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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Storms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snead comes to the cage accompanied by Trinidad James - All Gold Everything. Storms is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stratovarius - Stratofortress. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm
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251 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Snead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Storms!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storms looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Storms trying to control from half guard but Snead is working away.
Storms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storms is trying to control the action in half guard but Snead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snead's head.
Storms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Storms wants to free his trapped foot but Snead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snead tries to kick Storms off but Storms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storms on the ground.
Storms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Storms.
Storms is working for a submission of some sort.
Snead wants to get back to his feet.
Storms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storms throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snead to regain full guard.
Snead has a closed guard, preventing Storms from standing up.
Storms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storms postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Storms, into his guard.
Storms is looking to stand up but Snead isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storms lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snead!
Snead is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storms breaks from Snead's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snead avoids a series of strikes thrown by Storms.
Storms is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snead shrugs it off.
Storms thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Storms misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Storms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snead is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Storms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storms wants to control the pace but Snead is squirming around nicely.
Snead wants to get back to his feet.
Storms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Storms controlling from the full mount.
Storms landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storms raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Storms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snead misses with a two punch combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Storms. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storms counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snead won't be happy with that.
Storms working the ground and pound but Snead is defending the strikes.
Snead taking a bit of punishment here - Storms scoring with strikes.
Storms is chipping away with strikes.
Snead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snead tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Storms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storms in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storms trying to control the action but Snead is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Storms.
Storms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storms throws an elbow but Snead slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storms lands a nice forearm strike.
Storms working the strikes but Snead uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Storms working Snead over with strikes.
Storms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snead sees it coming and defends easily.
Storms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snead defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Storms looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storms is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Storms misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Storms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storms dominating with strikes here.
Jake Storms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snead squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Storms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Snead is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storms unloading with bombs!
Oh Snead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storms postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Snead is out cold - huge knockout for Storms!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Storms!
In his post fight interview, Jake Storms started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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