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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Palazzolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Palazzolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Palazzolo misses with a punch to the body.
Snitch stalling against the cage.
Snitch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Palazzolo is trying to keep an underhook but Snitch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Snitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Palazzolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Palazzolo is defending well.
Palazzolo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snitch prevents Palazzolo from improving his position.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palazzolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snitch avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palazzolo tries for a takedown but Snitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palazzolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palazzolo gets caught napping as Snitch dives in and scores a takedown. Palazzolo manages to retain guard.
Palazzolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snitch controlling from the top position.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Palazzolo keeps moving.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Palazzolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Palazzolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Palazzolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palazzolo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palazzolo misses with a takedown
and Snitch moves into the clinch.
Snitch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palazzolo dives in and grabs Snitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snitch pushes down on Palazzolo's head and hops out.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch dives in and scores a takedown into Palazzolo's guard.
Palazzolo keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palazzolo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snitch leaves Palazzolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snitch lands a nice shot that snaps Palazzolo's head back.
Snitch lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Snitch lands.
Palazzolo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snitch.
Palazzolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snitch defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snitch has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch stalling the fight.
Palazzolo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snitch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Palazzolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snitch taking a breather.
Palazzolo being controlled against the cage.
Snitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snitch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palazzolo on the side of the head.
Palazzolo looks for a takedown but Snitch sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palazzolo is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Snitch laying and praying for a moment but Palazzolo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Snitch wants to control but Palazzolo is keeping him busy.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palazzolo is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snitch trying to control the action but Palazzolo is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palazzolo's half guard.
Snitch slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palazzolo is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Palazzolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snitch wants to take a breather but Palazzolo is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palazzolo wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palazzolo misses with a takedown attempt - Snitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palazzolo misses with a takedown attempt - Snitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palazzolo avoids the head kick by Snitch.
Palazzolo shoots in for a takedown but Snitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snitch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Palazzolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch wants to control but Palazzolo is keeping him busy.
Palazzolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Palazzolo is not content to let Snitch control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch stalling.
Snitch is looking to advance position but Palazzolo won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Snitch 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palazzolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snitch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palazzolo in his tracks.
Palazzolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snitch lands a nice shot that snaps Palazzolo's head back.
Snitch feints and as Palazzolo raises his hands in defense, Snitch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch trying to control but Palazzolo is working from the bottom.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch stopping the sweep attempt from Palazzolo.
Palazzolo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Palazzolo keeps moving.
Palazzolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snitch is pushing down on Palazzolo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palazzolo is fighting to maintain full guard but Snitch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leandro Palazzolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snitch trying to control from half guard but Palazzolo is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch shoots in and gets a takedown into Palazzolo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snitch 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
A victorious Jon Snitch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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