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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JJ Snyman (ranked 3362 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Trussell (ranked 2869 p4p, 0 weight class). JJ Snyman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duncan Trussell's chin.
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Snyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncan Trussell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trussell darts in looking for a takedown but Snyman gets double underhooks and turns Trussell into the cage.
Trussell misses with a takedown attempt - Snyman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trussell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snyman.
Trussell closes the distance and clinches.
Snyman has Trussell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trussell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trussell lands a nice shot to the body.
Trussell breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trussell lands a two punch combo.
Snyman clinches up with Trussell and pushes him back against the cage.
Snyman slows down the pace here.
Snyman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyman rushes Trussell and presses him up against the cage.
Snyman jumps guard but Trussell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Snyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyman breaks from the clinch.
Trussell stuffs the takedown attempt from Snyman. Snyman gets slowly back to his feet.
Trussell gets a double leg takedown into Snyman's guard.
Trussell stands and throws Snyman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snyman is trying to control Trussell's posture but Trussell avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Trussell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trussell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Snyman to see if he's OK.
The referee asks Trussell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trussell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Snyman is trying to get back to half guard.
Trussell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trussell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trussell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trussell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snyman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trussell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Trussell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Trussell wants to control but Snyman is keeping him busy.
Trussell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trussell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trussell happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trussell wants to control but Snyman is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Trussell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Trussell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snyman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trussell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Snyman to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trussell darts in and clinches Snyman up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Trussell dominated that round.
That's time! Snyman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trussell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
JJ Snyman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snyman has his takedown stuffed
and Trussell counters with a series of strikes. Snyman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trussell has closed the distance and engaged Snyman in a clinch.
Trussell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyman shoots in for a takedown but Trussell shows good takedown defense.
Trussell moves into range and clinches up with Snyman.
Trussell is working for takedown but Snyman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snyman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trussell can't fight it off and eventually Snyman manages to take the fight to the floor. Trussell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trussell pushes Snyman off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyman looks for a takedown but Trussell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Snyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trussell throws a wild body kick that Snyman sees coming a mile off.
Trussell lands with a nice combination. Snyman backs away looking to recover.
Snyman has his takedown stuffed
and Trussell counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trussell clinches up with Snyman and pushes him back against the cage.
Trussell pushes Snyman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trussell breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Trussell. No joy for Snyman on that attempt.
Trussell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trussell has Snyman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trussell breaks the clinch.
Trussell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trussell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snyman circles away.
Snyman is looking to counter punch.
Trussell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snyman if he has to take too many more of those.
Trussell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snyman.
Duncan Trussell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snyman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snyman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snyman wants it to stay on the feet.
Trussell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trussell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trussell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snyman misses the shot to the body.
Trussell unleashes a big counter combination but Snyman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trussell rushes Snyman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyman tries to land knees in the clinch but Trussell avoids the damage to the body.
Snyman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snyman breaks the clinch.
Snyman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trussell as he avoids it easily.
Trussell dips to his left and cracks Snyman with an uppercut!
Trussell tries for a takedown but Snyman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snyman is looking to counter the offense by Trussell and move into the clinch.
Trussell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snyman, pushing him back against the cage.
Trussell breaks the clinch.
Trussell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trussell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trussell forces Snyman back against the cage and clinches.
Duncan Trussell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snyman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trussell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trussell breaks the clinch.
Trussell scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Trussell lands a jab-cross combination.
Trussell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snyman has Trussell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trussell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Trussell.
Trussell tries for a takedown but Snyman manages to get underhooks.
Trussell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snyman breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Trussell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snyman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trussell throws a nice head kick!
Trussell lands with a nice combination. Snyman backs away looking to recover.
Snyman is rocked!
Trussell darts in and clinches Snyman up against the cage.
Trussell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyman has Trussell up against the cage in a clinch.
Trussell breaks the clinch.
Trussell looks for a takedown but Snyman sprawls well.
As Trussell backs away, Snyman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trussell misses with a low kick as Snyman jumps back.
Trussell scores with a shot to the body.
Trussell closes the distance and clinches.
Trussell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snyman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trussell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snyman swivels and escapes.
JJ Snyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Trussell.
Trussell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trussell is looking to clinch.
Trussell darts in and clinches Snyman up against the cage.
Trussell lands an uppercut.
Trussell is trying to break the clinch but Snyman has him pressed against the cage.
Trussell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snyman misses with a body punch.
Snyman breaks from the clinch.
Trussell clinches.
Snyman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trussell to keep the fight standing.
Snyman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trussell closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trussell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyman avoids a kick to the body.
Trussell clinches up against the cage.
Trussell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Trussell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trussell tries to circle away but Snyman has him pinned against the cage.
Snyman tries to pull guard but Trussell won't allow it.
Trussell lands a body punch.
Snyman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trussell scores with a shot to the side of Snyman's head.
Snyman misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyman jumps guard but Trussell stands there with Snyman around his waist. Snyman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trussell pulls Snyman into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snyman wants to control from the top but Trussell keeps moving.
Trussell pushes Snyman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Duncan Trussell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snyman has managed to clinch.
Snyman goes for a takedown attempt but Trussell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trussell closes the distance and pushes Snyman back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyman tries to pull guard but Trussell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Snyman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trussell lands with a short shot to the head.
Trussell stalling in the clinch.
JJ Snyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snyman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trussell's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Trussell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trussell 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Trussell!
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