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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanya Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sanya Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thunder Snider!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snider gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thai is looking to control Snider's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thai avoid being mounted?
Snider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snider is just content to waste time from the top position. Thai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snider postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Snider from controlling successfully.
Thai pushes Snider off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Snider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snider is defended easily by Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Sanya Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Snider.
Thai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snider looking to score a takedown here. Thai is defending well but Snider drives through and ends up in Thai's guard.
Snider wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snider trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Thai looking to control.
Thai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snider is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Snider tries to buck Thai off but Thai takes his back!
Thai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snider defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Thai is now in side control.
Thai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snider has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thai but great work by Snider.
Thai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snider is putting a hurting on Thai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snider working the ground and pound.
Snider laying and praying for a moment but Thai takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snider throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Snider is pressing down on Thai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thai is holding on for now.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Snider in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Snider there.
Snider lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Snider there.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snider.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snider seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snider winds up and cracks Thai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snider seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Snider 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.
Snider fails with a takedown attempt.
Snider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snider is defended easily by Thai.
Sanya Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Snider.
Good leg kick by Thai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Snider sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snider misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snider wants to control but Thai is keeping him busy.
Snider moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thai sneaks back into half guard.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Snider distracts Thai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snider landing some decent shots from guard.
Snider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snider won't allow Thai to sweep him here.
Snider scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snider throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snider's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snider looking to sit in guard and control but Thai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snider manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snider throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thai was covering up waiting for the punch and Snider finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snider lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider stands up over Thai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snider landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snider wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Snider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snider landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snider scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snider is pushing down on Thai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thai is fighting to maintain full guard but Snider has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Snider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thai stuffs the takedown attempt from Snider. Snider gets slowly back to his feet.
Snider shoots for a double leg takedown but Thai sprawls well. He's pushed Snider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai wants to clinch up but Snider keeps it at a distance.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Sanya Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Snider.
Thai misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Snider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Snider dives in and grabs Thai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes down on Snider's head and hops out.
Thai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Snider fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thai sprawls well initially but Snider persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snider drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider lands with a punch from half guard.
Snider lands strikes from half guard.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Snider working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Snider there.
Snider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Snider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thunder Snider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snider working Thai over with strikes.
Snider scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snider looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thunder Snider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thai!
Snider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thai working to try and regain half guard.
Snider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thunder Snider.
Snider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snider is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snider takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snider looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Snider persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai tries to clinch but Snider moves away
and Snider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Thai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snider.
Thai 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 Thai off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snider avoids it really well and circles away.
Snider shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snider showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder Snider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snider 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thunder Snider!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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