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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1# Starkiller blocks a leg kick.#TD2# Starkiller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Snider manages to get to full guard.
Snider looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Starkiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Starkiller won't allow Snider to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Snider is looking to cinch up a triangle. Starkiller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Snider's body to avoid the submission. Snider has instead reached around Starkiller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Snider arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Earnest Snider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Snider clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Snider jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snider is controlling Shaw's posture. Snider looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Snider keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. Snider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Shaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Snider is now in half guard. #SUB# Snider is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snider content to control rather than advance. #T1##SU# Snider stands up and beckons Shaw to join him on the feet. A punch combination from Shaw misses. Shaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Shaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snider sprawls well initially but Shaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Snider manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shaw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Snider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it. Shaw trying to stall but Snider improves his position.
#TD2# Shaw has clasped his hands together around Snider's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES# Snider explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Shaw looks winded!#T2# 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! Snider throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range. No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Snider.#TD2# Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Snider did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.#ES# Snider kicks Shaw off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Snider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Snider slowing the pace effectively.#TD# Snider pulls guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snider holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snider has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Snider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Snider working the head and body with strikes. #SU# Snider gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Snider sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Snider avoids it this time. Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Snider moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snider. #TD# Snider jumps guard.
#ES# Snider has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shaw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action!#ES# Snider pushes Shaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
Snider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD# Snider closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Snider in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB# Snider has hold of Shaw's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shaw seems comfortable defending it but Snider has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shaw is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shaw is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Snider couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Earnest Snider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Snider. #TD2# Le throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snider was covering up waiting for the punch and Le finishes the takedown easily into guard. Snider striking from the bottom.
Le pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snider is keeping the position for now. Le wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving. Snider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Le stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snider swivels though and keeps the full guard. Le 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. Snider has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Le's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Snider looking for a sweep. Not yet Snider, not yet. Snider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Le rushes Snider and presses him up against the cage. Snider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Le lands a takedown into guard.
Snider wants to get back to his feet but Le passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR# Snider has hold of Le's hands but Le slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Snider is trying to get back to full guard. Snider trying to hold on to Le's head to control him but Le postures up.
Le seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Snider wants to get back to his feet.
Snider wants to control but Le is keeping busy and won't allow it. Snider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le in particular looking to stall.#T3# Le has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Le tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Snider is bucking up trying to escape but Le cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2# It looks like Earnest Snider has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snider wants to try and get back to his feet. Le controlling from mount. Snider wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4# I would not like to be Snider right now.
Snider is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Le is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snider trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! I would not like to be Snider right now.
Snider rolls, trying to escape but Le keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Le dominated that round. The cut man is working on Earnest Snider's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Le throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Snider counters with a single leg into guard. Le didn't expect that. #SUB2# Le looking for a guillotine here but Snider defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Snider trying to control but Le is working from the bottom. Snider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Le is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Le seems keen to control Snider's posture. Snider postures up and lands a big shot to Le's brow. #T1# Snider won't allow Le to sweep him here. Snider trying to control but Le is working from the bottom. Snider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Le is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snider defends well. Snider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Le fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2# Le drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2# Snider 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. Snider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le's guard. #REVR# Snider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Le wants to sweep here but Snider controlling him for the moment. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snider's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Le has a closed guard, preventing Snider from standing up. Le keeping moving, preventing Snider from controlling successfully. Snider sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Le is trying to control the position but Snider postures up. Snider is fighting to break Le's control of his arms but Le is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Snider controls from within his opponent's guard. Le has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Le not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snider wants to get up but he can't break Le's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Le moves into range and clinches up with Snider.#TD2# Le manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Snider looking to sit in guard and control but Le gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4# Snider working a defensive guard here.
Snider looking for a sweep. Not yet Snider, not yet. Le trying to control but Snider is working from the bottom. Le's corner is telling him to maintain position. Le slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Snider takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snider is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Le's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Le trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Le showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Earnest Snider's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Le throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Snider counters with a shoot takedown. Le fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2# Le working for a triangle but Snider defends it easily.
Snider is looking to work some ground and pound but Le has wrist control. Snider wants to control from the top but Le keeps moving. Le is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Le is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snider is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snider throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Le has his foot on Snider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snider works his way back into a safe position though. Snider wants to get up but he can't break Le's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Matthew Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Le moves out of range of the leg kick from Snider. Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Le, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Le against the cage but Le circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Le shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snider is trying to defend but Le finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Le 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.
Le takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Snider wants to get back to his feet.#T2# Snider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Snider tries to get to full guard but Le has control of the leg. Le is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Le controlling the action here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Snider is looking for a sweep. Le is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2# Le looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Snider trying to control but Le postures up.
Matthew Le has got the better of the ground game so far. Snider is pressing down on Le's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Le is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Snider looking for a sweep. Not yet Snider, not yet. Le wanted to stand there but Snider had control of the position. Le postures up.
Snider looking for a sweep. Not yet Snider, not yet. #T4# Le 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. Le wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Snider shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Snider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Snider misses with a body kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Le fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snider sprawls well initially but Le persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Le wants to free his trapped foot but Snider is holding on for dear life with his legs. Earnest Snider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matthew Le is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Snider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Matthew Le. Well Le 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Le!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1# Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snider thinks about countering with a body kick. Filipovic throws a leg kick but Snider sees it coming and checks it nicely. Snider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filipovic.#TD# Snider changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filipovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Filipovic is being controlled here. Filipovic tries to escape but Snider is in control. Snider controls the position. Filipovic is trying to buck Snider off. Filipovic defending against the ground and pound. Snider working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Filipovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Snider dominates the positioning.#SUB# Snider is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filipovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snider is controlling him well. Snider happy to just control the position for now. Snider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snider is controlling him well.#SU# Snider stands up. Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Filipovic is looking to land body kicks. Filipovic thows a leg kick but Snider checks it and Snider counters with a body kick. Snider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Snider was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filipovic.#TD# Snider fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Filipovic to the ground. Snider is now in Filipovic's guard. Filipovic looks winded! Filipovic being controlled here, momentarily. Snider scoring with some ground and pound. #T2# Filipovic wants to stand up but Snider is controlling him. Snider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.#SU# Snider stands and steps away. Filipovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2# Snider tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Snider pulls guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snider is on top in guard.
#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snider content to stall in guard here. #T3# Snider seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filipovic for as long as he can get away with. Snider continues to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snider stops Filipovic from standing up. Snider sitting in guard here, content to control. Filipovic is looking to stand up but Snider isn't so interested in that idea. Snider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Snider slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2# Filipovic kicks Snider off and gets to his feet. #CL# Snider takes the fight into the clinch. Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Snider is controlling him. Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Snider pulls guard successfully.
Filipovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Snider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Snider dominated that round. That's time! Snider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Filipovic is looking to clinch. #TD# Snider drives through with a takedown into Filipovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2# Filipovic has his feet on Snider's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Snider circles away.
Snider throws the kick towards the body but Filipovic avoids it.#CL# Snider forces Filipovic back against the cage and clinches. Stalling in the clinch from Snider.
Filipovic is trying to push Snider away but Snider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Snider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2# Filipovic kicks Snider off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL# Snider drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Snider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipovic can do to turn this around? Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Snider keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Snider pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filipovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Filipovic wants to stand up but Snider is controlling him. Snider works over Filipovic with some ground and pound from guard. Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Snider is having none of it. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Filipovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Snider controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2##TD# Snider pulls Filipovic into guard.
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! Snider has a closed guard, preventing Filipovic from standing up. Snider seems keen to control Filipovic's posture. Snider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Filipovic is looking to stand up but Snider isn't so interested in that idea. Snider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Filipovic wants to stand but Snider is controlling the position. Snider lands a couple of elbows. Snider is working Filipovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Snider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Snider won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet. Snider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Snider wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving. Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snider is controlling him. Snider is stalling in the full guard. Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Snider is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2# Filipovic has his feet on Snider's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Filipovic is breathing heavily.#T4##TD# Snider drives through with a takedown into Filipovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2# Filipovic pushes Snider off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2# Filipovic moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snider leaning his opponent against the cage. Snider pressing his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Snider throws a quick inside leg kick. Filipovic tries to clinch up but Snider circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Snider gets the takedown into side control. Snider trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom. Filipovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snider connects with a decent elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet. Snider happy to just control the position for now. #SU# Snider decides to stand up, so the ref orders Filipovic to his feet. #TD# Snider dives in and scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.#T1# Snider postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it. Snider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Snider from controlling successfully. Snider has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Snider with a flurry of punches that miss. Filipovic is looking to stand back up but Snider counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Filipovic. Snider content to control rather than advance. Filipovic is looking to escape. Snider is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Filipovic pushes Snider off looking to stand but Snider dives back in and keeps control.
Snider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU# Snider decides to return to a standing position. #CL# Snider has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Snider decides to pull guard. #SU2# Filipovic stands up and waves to Snider to follow him. Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Snider swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic. And Snider counters with a quick kick to the body but Filipovic blocks it.#T3##CL# Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Snider has taken the fight into the clinch. Snider is pushing Filipovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Filipovic wants to break free but Snider has control.
#T4# 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. Snider lands a nice knee to the body. Snider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD# Snider successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Filipovic is fighting to break Snider's control of his arms but Snider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Snider is looking for a triangle but Filipovic pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Earnest Snider showed his dominance in that final round. Well Snider 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 29:28 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnest Snider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1# Snider misses with a straight right. Snider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oosh looks to land a combination but Snider avoids it well. Snider half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2# Oosh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snider to the mat! Snider manages to get full guard. Snider managing to control the position. Snider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oosh is controlling him. Snider has control of Oosh's left arm, preventing Oosh from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snider keeping moving, preventing Oosh from controlling successfully. Oosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Snider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Snider stands up and waves to Oosh to follow him. Oosh avoids the head kick by Snider.
Oosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Snider throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oosh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snider is in Oosh's guard. Snider controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Oosh working for a triangle but Snider defends it easily.
#T2##SU# Snider gets to his feet - Oosh follows without any prompting. Oosh closes the distance but Snider moves to the side #TD# and Snider counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snider. Snider slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. 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! Snider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Oosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU# Snider stands and steps away. Oosh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3# Snider throws a front kick aimed at Oosh's knee but Oosh avoids it well. #TD2# Oosh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snider's guard. Oosh trying to control but Snider is working from the bottom. Snider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Snider looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oosh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Oosh trying to control here.
Snider seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Snider has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# Oosh is looking to control Snider's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oosh avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snider takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Snider is working for a kimura but Oosh is defending it quite comfortably.
Snider looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oosh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Snider is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snider is figuring out what he wants to do next. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oosh is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Snider dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Oosh sizes up Snider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2# It looks like Earnest Snider has been cut. Naaru Oosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Snider shoots in and bounces Oosh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Snider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB# Snider drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snider jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Oosh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Snider landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Snider drops back looking for a leg! Oosh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oosh manages to kick Snider off! Snider jumps back into Oosh's guard. Oosh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB# Snider is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Snider scoring with some ground and pound. Snider scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Earnest Snider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Snider sitting in guard here, content to control. Snider preventing the sweep. #SU# Snider gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Snider gets caught napping as Oosh dives in and scores a takedown. Snider manages to retain guard.#ES# Snider is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2# Oosh wants the takedown. Snider is fighting it off but Oosh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snider's guard against the cage.#ES# Snider manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oosh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A bit of stalling here from Snider.
#TD# Snider jumps guard.
Snider pulls Oosh in to control the position. Snider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Oosh wants to stand and escape but Snider is having none of it. Oosh is trying to keep Snider in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Snider scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Snider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Snider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Snider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Snider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosh can do to turn this around? Snider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Snider postures up.
#SU# Snider stands up from Oosh's guard - Snider perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Oosh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snider on his heels. He'll look to pass Snider's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Snider uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oosh throws a shot to the body.
Snider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snider misses with a low kick.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Snider enables Oosh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snider manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Snider dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Earnest Snider's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Oosh tries to clinch but Snider moves out of range. Snider throws a counter high kick but Oosh was just alert enough to avoid it. Snider swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosh.#TD2# Oosh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Oosh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2# Oosh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Snider throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oosh tries to clinch but Snider is having none of it. #TD2# Oosh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snider to the mat! Snider manages to get full guard. Oosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snider is on top in guard.
#REVR# Oosh being controlled here, momentarily. Snider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Snider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Snider chips away with some ground and pound. Oosh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snider controls the pace. Snider has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# Snider scoring with some ground and pound. Snider connects with a couple of short punches. Snider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Snider sitting in guard here, content to control. Snider lands a couple of digs. Snider is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Snider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Snider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU# Snider stands up from Oosh's guard - Snider perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# Snider slips a jab and a cross from Oosh.
#CL# Snider clinches with his opponent.
Oosh is trying to force a seperation but Snider has the dominant position. Oosh wants to break free but Snider has control.
#TD# Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Snider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Snider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4# Oosh tries to get to full guard but Snider has control of the leg. Snider sitting and controlling from the half guard. Snider's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Snider is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oosh is looking to improve his position.
#SU# Snider stands up and beckons Oosh to join him on the feet. Oosh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Snider counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Earnest Snider showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snider, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnest Snider!
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