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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Snyder (ranked 25567 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Figueiroa (ranked 6274 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Figueiroa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Snyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Figueiroa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Figueiroa.
Snyder really is a fat lump.
Snyder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Figueiroa.
It looks like Dexter Snyder has been cut.
Figueiroa instigates a clinch.
Snyder tries to break the clinch but Figueiroa is controlling the position.
Snyder breaks the clinch.
Figueiroa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Figueiroa wants to take a breather but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder actively working from the bottom here.
Figueiroa blocks the strikes from Snyder.
Figueiroa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snyder defends it well.
Snyder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueiroa is trying to control the action in half guard but Snyder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Figueiroa 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.
Figueiroa decides to stand up.
Figueiroa leaves Snyder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figueiroa.
Figueiroa shoots in and bounces Snyder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Figueiroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Figueiroa won't allow Snyder to sweep him here.
Figueiroa advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figueiroa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Figueiroa stands up and beckons Snyder to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueiroa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Figueiroa clinches with his opponent.
Figueiroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder trying to control the position but instead, Figueiroa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snyder into the cage.
Figueiroa is trying to break free.
Figueiroa working hard to break the clinch.
Snyder slows down the pace here.
Snyder taking a breather.
Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueiroa throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figueiroa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snyder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snyder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Figueiroa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snyder is breathing heavily.
Figueiroa postures up in Snyder's guard and throws a big left but Snyder blocks it.
Snyder working for a triangle but Figueiroa defends it easily.
Snyder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Figueiroa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figueiroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Figueiroa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Snyder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Figueiroa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snyder doesn't seem bothered though.
Figueiroa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snyder looking to stall.
Figueiroa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Figueiroa.
Snyder wants to control but Figueiroa postures up.
Snyder throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Figueiroa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snyder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiroa tries to score with some ground and pound. Snyder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Figueiroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snyder manages to get back to half guard.
Figueiroa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snyder is looking to escape.
Figueiroa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder with the active half guard here but Figueiroa passes nicely into side control.
Figueiroa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snyder can't do much from the bottom here.
Figueiroa trying to control the action but Snyder is working from the bottom.
Figueiroa stands up and beckons Snyder to his feet.
Figueiroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueiroa is trying to work for a kimura but Snyder is defending well.
Snyder wants to get back to his feet.
Figueiroa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Figueiroa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snyder's half guard.
Snyder scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Figueiroa manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snyder wants to hold on but Figueiroa pushes him away.
Snyder holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Figueiroa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueiroa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snyder is looking to escape.
Figueiroa thowing shots but they're missing.
Snyder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Snyder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snyder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Figueiroa is trying to control. Snyder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Figueiroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Figueiroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Figueiroa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Figueiroa wants to control but Snyder is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueiroa lands a nice short elbow.
Figueiroa is trying to work for a kimura but Snyder is defending well.
Figueiroa decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueiroa tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Figueiroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Snyder's cut.
That's time! Snyder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Figueiroa throws a series of punches but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder shoots in for a takedown but Figueiroa shows good takedown defense.
Figueiroa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Figueiroa wants to clinch
and Figueiroa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snyder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figueiroa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snyder is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueiroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueiroa stands up and beckons Snyder to join him on the feet.
Figueiroa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figueiroa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figueiroa has Snyder up against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueiroa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Figueiroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Snyder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snyder is trying to stand up here but Figueiroa is controlling him well.
Snyder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueiroa pulls his head out easily.
Snyder looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueiroa throwing shots but Snyder is blocking nicely.
Snyder pushes Figueiroa off looking to stand but Figueiroa dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snyder moves into full guard.
Figueiroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Figueiroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Figueiroa stands up and waves to Snyder to follow him.
Figueiroa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snyder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snyder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueiroa postures up and lands a big shot to Snyder's brow.
Snyder looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Figueiroa is defending well. Snyder quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Figueiroa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snyder celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter Snyder!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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