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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murray Snipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murray Snipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snipes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snipes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero wants to counter with a clinch but Snipes pushes him away.
Snipes looking to score a takedown here. Guerrero is defending well but Snipes drives through and ends up in Guerrero's guard.
Snipes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerrero looking to control.
Snipes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snipes content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snipes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Guerrero controlling Snipes's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snipes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snipes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Snipes wants to stand and escape but Guerrero is having none of it.
Snipes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snipes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Snipes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snipes tries to get out of the position.
Guerrero throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control but Snipes is working from the bottom.
Snipes managing to control the position.
Snipes trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snipes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snipes showed some decent athleticism there.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Snipes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snipes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snipes with the ground and pound but Guerrero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Snipes wants to get up but he can't break Guerrero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guerrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snipes is one step ahead there.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snipes controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snipes moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snipes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Snipes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snipes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snipes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Snipes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snipes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guerrero manages to get back to half guard.
Snipes is thwarting Guerrero's attempts to control the position.
Guerrero actively working from the bottom here.
Snipes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Snipes's head to control him but Snipes postures up.
Snipes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes is working for a kimura but Guerrero is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Snipes winds up and cracks Guerrero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snipes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerrero can do to turn this around?
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Snipes is very close to passing his half guard.
Snipes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two 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.
Snipes controlling the action here.
Guerrero taking some punishment here, with Snipes in his half guard.
Snipes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guerrero won't allow Snipes to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snipes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snipes avoids the head kick by Guerrero.
Snipes throws a head kick but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero instigates a clinch.
Snipes pulls guard effortlessly.
Snipes is pulling down on Guerrero's head to control his posture.
Guerrero looking to sit in guard and control but Snipes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snipes won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
Guerrero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero prevents Snipes from improving his position.
Guerrero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snipes is just riding it out for now. Guerrero eventually gives up the hold.
Snipes trying to control but Guerrero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Snipes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guerrero fails with the takedown.
Guerrero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snipes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Snipes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guerrero can't break the clinch.
Snipes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snipes has Guerrero pressed against the cage, preventing Guerrero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero goes for a takedown attempt but Snipes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murray Snipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Guerrero.
Guerrero fails with the takedown
and Snipes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes jumps guard and drags Guerrero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snipes wants to stand and escape but Guerrero is having none of it.
Snipes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snipes controlling the position.
Snipes has his foot on Guerrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerrero works his way back into a safe position though.
Snipes managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Snipes keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero misses with a takedown attempt
and Snipes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snipes.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Snipes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Snipes.
Snipes manages to break the clinch.
Snipes moves out of range of the body kick from Guerrero.
Snipes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snipes slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snipes stands up and beckons Guerrero to his feet.
Snipes shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerrero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snipes is refusing to be controlled, as Guerrero sits in half guard.
Guerrero tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snipes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Snipes wants to control but Guerrero is keeping busy.
Guerrero trying to control from half guard but Snipes is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray Snipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snipes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Snipes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snipes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Murray Snipes wins by unanimous decision!
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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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