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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 497 p4p, 50 weight class) and Lexington Snape (ranked 1109 p4p, 123 weight class). Snape has chosen DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed as his entrance music. 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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192 cm
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285 lbs
44 - 25 - 0 |
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38
237 lbs
40 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
44 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
40 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lexington Snape! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nah walks into a stiff left hand from Snape. Nice shot lands for Nah. Snape dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Snape paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Snape blocks a jab. Snape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nah is looking to score with low kicks. Jab by Snape. Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Snape has Nah up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Snape has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape stalling in the clinch but Nah improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Snape. Snape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snape pressing his opponent against the cage. Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nah's defenses.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut. Snape lands a body punch. Snape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nah is keeping busy. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape. Snape lands an elbow inside that Nah shrugs off. Nah working some nice short punches in the clinch. Snape lands a right hand. Snape misses with the head strike.
Snape blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Nah lands a shoulder strike. Snape scores with a nice hook to the head. Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nah. Snape is trying to stall.
Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snape backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Snape blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nah misses with some punches.
Snape taking a breather. Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape lands with a short shot to the head. Snape blocking some punches.
Snape looking to stall.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nah avoids it. Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it. Snape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape. A nice left hand lands by Nah.
Nah misses with a body punch.
Snape pushes Nah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nah misses with some punches.
Snape lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah. Snape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges. Nah is breathing heavily. Snape gets through Nah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Snape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nah's elbow. Snape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snape throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snape scores with a shoulder strike. Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Snape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah. Snape lands an elbow inside that Nah shrugs off.
Tee Nah's cut is getting worse. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah. Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah. A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape. Snape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snape scores with an uppercut up the middle. Snape lands an elbow that stopped Nah in his tracks for a moment. Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Snape.
Snape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nah lands a left hand.
Snape lands a good knee to the midsection. Nah won't want to take too many of those. Nah blocks an elbow strike from Snape.
Knees to the body from Snape.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Snape controlling the action here for a moment.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Snape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tee Nah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nah scores with a shot to the side of Snape's head. A short left from Snape. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah. Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Snape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Snape dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tee Nah's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snape lands a slapping body shot.
Nah blocks a jab. Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Snape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nah moves away. Nah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape. Nah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Snape tests Nah's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nah looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range. Snape lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Snape. Those never looked like landing. Nah loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch. Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nah throws a hook but Snape avoids it easily. Danga de danga de dang - Snape scores with a four punch combination! Lexington Snape seems to be getting the better of the standup. Snape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Snape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nah on the side of the head. Snape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nah ducks under a wild hook from Snape. It looked like Nah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Snape throws a combination. Nah tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nah is looking to score with low kicks. Snape scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jeez, Tee Nah's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Snape drops his shoulder and cracks Nah with a huge uppercut! Nah goes down! Can Snape finish him?
Nah is rocked! Snape is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Oh Nah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Nah wants to stand and escape but Snape is having none of it. Nah seems to have got his legs back now. Snape stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nah swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snape. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Snape jabs Nah right on the nose. Nah blinks but takes it well.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tee Nah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lexington Snape! Lexington Snape decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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