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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 2261 p4p, 276 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 4634 p4p, 486 weight class). Starman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by wrestlers. 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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166 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman has a takedown stuffed.
Starman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Starman in a clinch.
Starman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Snow stops a takedown attempt from Starman.
Starman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snow smiles and moves away.
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Starman in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starman is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starman jumps guard but Snow stands there with Starman around his waist. Starman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starman is trying to keep an underhook but Snow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Starman pushes Snow off and gets back to his feet.
Snow moves into range and clinches up with Starman.
Starman tries to pull guard but Snow won't allow it.
Starman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snow is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Starman can't fight it off and eventually Snow manages to take the fight to the floor. Starman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Snow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Starman blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Starman has wrist control.
Starman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Starman blocks nicely.
Snow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Starman blocks nicely.
Starman wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Starman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Starman!
Starman wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Starman lands a couple of elbows.
Starman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been informed that Starman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Snow is pulling down on Starman's head. It's preventing any offense from Starman, at least for the moment.
Snow will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Starman looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Starman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Starman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snow is trying to hold Starman in close to prevent damage but Starman has managed to pass into half guard.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Starman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow throws a strike from the bottom but Starman passes into side control!
Snow holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Starman lands a few punches from side control.
Snow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Starman winds up and cracks Snow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snow drives through and clinches with Starman against the ropes.
Snow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Snow tries a body shot but Starman blocks it.
Starman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snow after a bit of a struggle.
Starman is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snow successfully pulls guard.
Snow looking to control.
Snow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snow tries to get out of the position.
Starman wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow keeping full guard, as Starman tries to pass.
Snow throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Snow wants to sweep here but Starman controlling him for the moment.
Starman postures up.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starman can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman stands up over Snow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Snow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Snow tries to strike from the bottom.
Snow pulls Starman in to control the position.
Snow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
John Starman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Starman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Starman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snow defends well and Starman ends up having to push Snow into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Starman on his heels. He'll look to pass Starman's guard now, I'm sure.
Starman is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starman.
Starman tries to pull guard but Snow forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Starman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snow is defending well.
Snow wants the takedown. Starman is fighting it off but Snow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Starman's guard against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Starman blocks nicely.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starman has escaped and now he's on top!
Snow is looking to sweep but instead, Starman has passed into half guard.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Starman is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
Starman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Starman 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.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Snow wants to control but Starman is keeping busy.
Snow striking from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Starman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow is working hard here to advance position.
Snow connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Starman shoots in and gets a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Starman passes into half guard.
Starman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snow has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Starman working Snow over with strikes.
Snow is trying to get back to full guard.
Snow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is staying active underneath Starman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Starman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Starman prevents Snow from improving his position.
Snow wants to get back to full guard but Starman has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow struggling a bit here.
Snow tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Snow just trying to survive but Starman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Starman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starman has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Snow.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
Snow is keeping busy.
Starman lands strikes to the head.
Snow prevents Starman from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow fending off the submission attempt from Starman.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Snow rolls, trying to escape but Starman keeps control of the position.
Starman doesn't have the hooks in and Snow manages to turn into his guard.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Starman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Starman has wrist control.
Snow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Starman looking for a sweep. Not yet Starman, not yet.
Snow wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Starman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Starman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Starman!
Starman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starman postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
Starman wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starman landing some decent shots from guard.
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Starman stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Starman just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Snow darts in and clinches Starman up against the ropes.
Snow working aggressively here.
Starman blocks a body shot from Snow.
A nice left hand lands by Snow.
A right handed body shot lands from Snow.
Starman is trying to drag Snow to the mat but Snow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Snow can't get the takedown.
Starman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jon Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Snow.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow lands a shot to the body.
Starman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Snow manages to break the clinch.
Snow clinches.
Starman can't get the takedown.
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow closes the distance and clinches.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starman wants a takedown but no success here.
Snow has picked Starman up - he's going for a ride! Snow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Snow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Snow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starman defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands with a punch from half guard.
Snow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow is thwarting Starman's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Snow.
Snow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snow throwing shots but Starman is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Snow.
Snow working Starman over with strikes.
Snow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Starman is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starman defending well though.
Snow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snow prevents Starman from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Snow.
Snow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Starman has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
Starman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snow with the ground and pound but Starman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snow trying to control but Starman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Starman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow had his way with John Starman in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Snow clinches up against the ropes.
Starman is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snow lands a right hand.
Starman wants to take the fight to the mat but Snow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snow lands a takedown into guard.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses.
Starman keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Starman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Starman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Starman!
Starman throwing strikes from guard but Snow blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking for a triangle but Starman pushes his legs off easily.
Starman trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Starman lands a couple of digs.
Starman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Starman passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snow.
Snow working for a triangle but Starman defends it easily.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starman is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Starman works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Starman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Starman with a nice head shot there.
Starman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starman defends it easily.
Starman wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Starman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starman pinned against the ropes. Starman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snow darts in and clinches Starman up against the ropes.
Starman fails to pull guard.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Snow breaks from the clinch.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow shoots in and drives through. Starman sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starman is defended easily by Snow.
Snow closes the distance and pushes Starman back into the ropes.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Starman is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starman has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jon Snow!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jon Snow!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jon Snow!
Jon Snow wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jon Snow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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