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Event:
SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Cleve shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Cleve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snow.#TD2#
Snow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleve's guard.
Cleve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleve looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleve, not yet. #SUB#
Cleve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleve is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Snow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleve's head.
Cleve trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleve looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleve, not yet.
Cleve throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Snow shoots in and bounces Cleve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cleve scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Cleve.
Snow tries to clinch but Cleve is having none of it. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Snow as Cleve shoots in.
Snow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snow wants it to stay on the feet.
Cleve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
Snow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miodrag Cleve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Snow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Cleve shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snow's guard.
Cleve looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cleve wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Snow working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Cleve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Cleve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cleve wanted to stand there but Snow had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is trying to keep Cleve in close.
Cleve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cleve controlling from the top position.
Cleve stands up over Snow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Cleve slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cleve manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleve is retaining full guard.
Snow wants to control from the top but Cleve keeps moving.
Snow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Snow won't allow Cleve to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miodrag Cleve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Snow enables Cleve to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snow has a closed guard, preventing Cleve from standing up.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleve throws a big elbow that misses.
Snow throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cleve sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleve misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##CL#
Cleve clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cleve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Cleve persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Cleve clinches with his opponent.
Cleve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cleve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cleve is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Cleve circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Cleve as Snow shoots in.#CL#
Cleve clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cleve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Cleve throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
#CL#
Cleve has managed to clinch.
Cleve tries for a takedown but Snow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Cleve. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC#
Cleve breaks from the clinch.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cleve tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cleve to the ground. Cleve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cleve wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cleve defends well and Snow ends up having to push Cleve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cleve gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cleve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cleve is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cleve passes into half guard. #T3#
Snow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Snow is trying to stand.
Snow is staying active underneath Cleve, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cleve looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cleve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snow's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is trying to stand.
Cleve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Miodrag Cleve overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snow striking off his back but it's not causing Cleve any problems.
Snow keeping full guard, as Cleve tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleve accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleve tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it.
Cleve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleve.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Cleve. Cleve maintains the clinch.
Snow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miodrag Cleve dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Snow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cleve!#ES#
Cleve sneaks out the side door and pushes Snow away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Cleve has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Cleve wants a takedown but no success here.
Snow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleve smiles and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cleve.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cleve manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Cleve is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Cleve looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Cleve blocks nicely.
Snow trying to control but Cleve is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snow passes into half guard.
Dylan Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleve defending well though.
Cleve tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cleve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleve is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Cleve trying to control but Snow postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Cleve looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cleve.
Dylan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleve is looking to clinch.
Cleve dives in for a single leg takedown but Snow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cleve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Cleve tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cleve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleve thows a body kick. Snow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##CL2#
Snow has managed to clinch.
Cleve wants to take the fight to the mat but Snow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Cleve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Cleve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snow walks away with a smile on his face. Cleve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cleve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleve.
Snow tries to pull guard but Cleve won't allow it.
Miodrag Cleve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miodrag Cleve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleve 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miodrag Cleve!
Miodrag Cleve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dylan Snow had this to say: 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Event:
SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nibali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow wants to clinch up but Nibali keeps it at a distance.
Nibali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks. #CL#
Nibali clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nibali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#KD#
Nibali drops Snow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Snow is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Snow is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nibali throws a head punch that misses.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Nibali finish him?
Stalling in the clinch from Nibali.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Nibali lands a big knee to the head and Snow goes down! Nibali pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!
Dylan Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Event:
SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Snow tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range. #CL#
Snow closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson is trying to push Snow away but Snow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snow moves into the clinch.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Snow is controlling the position.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Snow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Snow has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Snow keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Snow has the dominant position.
Snow has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Snow pulls guard.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow pulls Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Tyson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Snow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##CL#
Snow drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Snow tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.
#TD#
Snow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tyson uses from the top position.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Snow won't let him.
Snow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Tyson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Snow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tyson is looking to defend but Snow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tyson! Snow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tyson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dylan Snow!
After winning the bout, Dylan 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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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow throws a sloppy head kick
letting King counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Snow is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dylan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Snow's head coaches at Kraken BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King cracks Snow with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon King!
Dylan Snow spoke after the fight, saying 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 185 rd 1
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Snow tries to clinch up.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow fails to pull guard.
Knox lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Snow is rocked!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snow missing with knees to the body.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Snow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Snow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Snow.
Snow wants to clinch.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Snow jumps guard.
Knox is stalling in the full guard.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Knox rushes Snow and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Snow jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Good body shot from Knox.
Snow looks winded!
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snow up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Knox.
#T4#
Snow tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Snow drops back down to his feet.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox lands a big right hand that drops Snow! The killer instinct kicks in and Knox finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Dylan Snow spoke after the fight, saying 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Strike Three
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Goldstein with a hook.
Goldstein cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Goldstein has knocked Snow down with a huge combo! Goldstein steps away and waves a wobbly Snow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Snow is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
Goldstein throws a monster overhand right that drops Snow! Goldstein follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Goldstein!
In defeat, Dylan Snow stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Snow clinches up with Stafford and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Snow pulls guard.
Stafford preventing the sweep.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stafford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Snow is working an open guard so Stafford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Stafford has picked Snow up - he's going for a ride! Stafford dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Stafford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stafford trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Stafford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stafford being controlled here momentarily.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stafford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snow avoids it really well and circles away.
Snow misses with a head kick.
As Snow looks to move away, Stafford throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Stafford in a clinch.
Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Snow decides to pull guard.
Snow wants to sweep but no luck.
Snow has a closed guard, preventing Stafford from standing up.
Snow wants to stand but Stafford is controlling the position. #T3#
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Stafford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snow has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Stafford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Snow passes into half guard.
Stafford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snow slows the pace down in half guard.
Snow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stafford.
Snow prevents Stafford from improving his position.#T4##SU2#
Snow decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Snow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Snow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stafford uses from the top position.
Stafford postures up.
Snow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stafford tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom.
Snow has Stafford pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is looking to stand up but Stafford isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Snow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snow throws a head kick that misses
and Stafford counters with a three punch combo that has Snow backing up. Snow nods at Stafford to acknowledge the strikes.
Dylan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snow as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Snow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stafford on his heels. He'll look to pass Stafford's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Snow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stafford throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Snow pushes down on Stafford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stafford is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Snow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stafford tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg. #T1#
Snow wants to control but Stafford is keeping him busy.
Stafford is looking to improve his position.
Stafford is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Snow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafford is just riding it out for now. Snow eventually gives up the hold.
Snow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stafford controls his leg.
Stafford has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snow tries to stand and escape but Stafford is controlling the position.
Stafford tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snow wants to pass to mount but Stafford is defending the position. #SUB2#
Snow 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Stafford has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stafford gets full guard.
Snow stays in close to Stafford's body and controls the position.
Snow wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving.
Snow preventing the sweep. #T3#
Snow cracks Stafford with a solid left hand.
Snow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stafford is trying to improve his position.
Stafford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dylan Snow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stafford manages to get back to half guard.
Stafford punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stafford is looking to improve his position.
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Stafford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snow prevents Stafford from improving his position.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Stafford is defending well.
Snow trying to control the action but Stafford is working from the bottom.
Stafford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Snow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stafford tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stafford won't allow Snow to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stafford clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Snow is trying to trip Stafford. He has hold of a leg but Stafford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Snow wants to stand and escape but instead Stafford has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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. #REVB#
Snow is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stafford wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stafford punching from the bottom.
Stafford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Stafford taking some punishment here, with Snow in his half guard.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Stafford is defending well.
Snow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snow blocks the strikes from Stafford.
Snow slips a nice elbow through Stafford's hands, connecting with Stafford's forehead.
Stafford manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Snow drops back looking for a leg! Stafford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stafford manages to kick Snow off! Snow jumps back into Stafford's guard.
Stafford keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Stafford has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Stafford doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Snow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stafford is trying to get back to half guard.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stafford is working hard here to advance position.
Snow wants to stand but Stafford is controlling his arm.
Stafford tries to improve position but can't.
Snow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Snow tries to stand but Stafford is controlling his head.
Stafford misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Snow tries for a kimura but Stafford is defending well. #T3#
Stafford is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Snow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stafford to his feet. #CL#
Stafford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Snow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Snow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stafford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stafford preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snow can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Stafford tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom.
Stafford being controlled here momentarily.
Snow is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stafford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Snow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Snow content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Snow!
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