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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Tomker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomker looks for a takedown but Snyder sprawls well.
Tomker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tomker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tomker misses with a series of wild punches.
Snyder throws a big counter combination but Tomker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snyder throws a hook but Tomker blocks it.
Tomker shoots in for a takedown but Snyder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Tomker.#T1#
Snyder takes a swing at Tomker's ribcage but misses.
Tomker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Snyder as he connects with a hook.
Snyder throws a leg kick
and Tomker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snyder misses with a wild body shot.
Luther Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snyder slips a jab and a cross from Tomker.
Tomker fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Tomker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Snyder does no damage.
Tomker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snyder counters with a big head kick but Tomker shrugs it off.
Tomker misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Tomker is predictable there #TD#
and Snyder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tomker's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Snyder has gone for a leg lock! Tomker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snyder's guard.#REVB##T3#
Snyder has his hands on Tomker's head, controlling the position.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing Tomker from controlling successfully.
Tomker looking to sit in guard and control but Snyder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Snyder is in close to Tomker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snyder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snyder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snyder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Snyder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snyder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snyder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snyder stops Tomker from standing up.
Tomker looks winded!
Snyder wanted to stand there but Tomker had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snyder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snyder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tomker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Snyder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tomker avoids the body shot from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Tomker closes the distance and clinches.
Snyder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snyder is looking for a takedown.
Snyder is working for takedown but Tomker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder can't get the takedown.
Snyder is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snyder has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder prevents Tomker from breaking the clinch.
Snyder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomker prevents it.
Tomker is pressed up against the cage. Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomker down to the mat. Tomker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snyder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1##CL2#
Tomker darts in and clinches Snyder up against the cage.
Tomker tries to pull guard but Snyder holds him up against the cage and eventually Tomker drops back down to his feet.
Snyder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tomker wants to break free but Snyder has control.
Snyder goes for a takedown attempt but Tomker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tomker lands a two punch combo.
Snyder throws a sloppy body shot
and Tomker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Tomker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snyder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder misses the body punch
and Tomker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tomker takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Tomker breaks the clinch.
Tomker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice sprawl there from Snyder as Tomker shoots in.
Snyder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomker throws a right hand that Snyder ducks under and follows up with a left that Snyder also avoids with ease.#T3#
Tomker throws a lazy right hand but Snyder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snyder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomker.
Tomker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomker doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Tomker moves out of range of the body kick from Snyder.
Tomker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snyder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder is looking to wear down Tomker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snyder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tomker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tomker looks to throw the jab but Snyder is out of range.
Snyder thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4##CL#
Snyder rushes Tomker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tomker stops a takedown attempt from Snyder.
Tomker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Snyder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomker to keep the fight standing.
Tomker prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder is trying to pull guard but Tomker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snyder prevents Tomker from breaking the clinch.
Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snyder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomker's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tomker is defending well.
Tomker stops a takedown attempt from Snyder.
Snyder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomker's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Tomker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tomker misses with a two punch combination.
Snyder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tomker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snyder defends it nicely.
Tomker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Snyder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomker controls Snyder momentarily but Snyder frees himself.
Snyder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tomker is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Tomker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Snyder gets to his feet. Tomker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tomker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a big head kick but Tomker shrugs it off.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Tomker.#CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.
Tomker tries to break the clinch but Snyder is controlling the position.
Tomker jumps guard but Snyder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snyder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomker after a bit of a struggle.
Snyder jumps guard but Tomker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snyder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Snyder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomker prevents it.
#TD#
Snyder wants the takedown. Tomker is fighting it off but Snyder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tomker's guard against the cage.
Tomker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Snyder stands and steps away. Tomker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Luther Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomker. #T3#
Snyder throws a body punch but Tomker moves out of range.
Tomker tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range. #CL#
Snyder clinches with his opponent.
Snyder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snyder has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder keeps control of Tomker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snyder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snyder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomker smiles and moves away.
Tomker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snyder as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Snyder takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Tomker pulls Snyder into guard.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomker has a closed guard, preventing Snyder from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snyder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snyder works over Tomker with some ground and pound from guard.
Snyder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luther Snyder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Tomker is working an open guard so Snyder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Snyder misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snyder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Snyder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Snyder throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range. #TD2#
Perry scores with a takedown into Snyder's guard.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perry is working Snyder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Snyder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perry distracts Snyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Snyder is rocked!
Perry postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Snyder covers up, he's hurt! Perry keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Perry and the ref steps in to end the fight! Perry can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Perry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Snyder lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Abel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snyder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Abel tries for a kimura but Snyder is defending well. #SUB2#
Abel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snyder tries to buck Abel off but Abel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Abel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snyder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Abel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snyder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Abel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snyder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Abel has hold of Snyder's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Snyder tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Abel cranks the arm and Snyder screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Snyder, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Allisha Abel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Snyder misses with a two punch combination.
Snyder dodges the punch combination from Swallow.
Snyder digs a good body shot into Swallow's ribs.
Swallow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snyder keeps the fight on the outside.
Swallow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snyder circles away.
Snyder half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swallow tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Snyder misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Swallow darts in and clinches Snyder up against the cage.
Swallow misses with a punch to the body.
Snyder swings wildly with an uppercut but Swallow uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Snyder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swallow regains guard immediately. #T1#
Snyder wants to stand but Swallow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swallow looking for a sweep. Not yet Swallow, not yet. #SUB2#
Swallow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snyder defends it easily.
Snyder wants to stand and escape but instead Swallow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Swallow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Swallow clinches. #BC2#
Swallow manages to break the clinch.
Swallow throws a head kick that misses.
Snyder takes a swing at Swallow's ribcage but misses.
Swallow shoots in for a double leg but Snyder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Snyder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swallow blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Swallow tries to counter with a clinch but Snyder shakes him off and moves away.
Swallow misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Swallow.
Swallow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swallow somewhat.
Swallow throws a head kick that misses.
Swallow tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snyder swats away the attempt to clinch by Swallow.
Swallow tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range. #T3#
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swallow blocks a low kick nicely.
Snyder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snyder takes a swing at Swallow's ribcage but misses.
Swallow tries to counter with a clinch but Snyder shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Swallow. That snapped Snyder's head back.
Swallow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snyder as he jumps to the side.
Snyder stuffs the takedown attempt from Swallow. Swallow gets slowly back to his feet.
Swallow looks winded!
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swallow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swallow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##CL#
Snyder instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Swallow breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Swallow closes the distance and pushes Snyder back into the cage.#TD2#
Swallow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Swallow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snyder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snyder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swallow's head.
Snyder is in close to Swallow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swallow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Snyder throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swallow is looking to stand up but Snyder isn't so interested in that idea.
Snyder postures up and lands a big shot to Swallow's brow.
Snyder lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Snyder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Swallow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swallow shoots in for a double leg but Snyder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snyder throws a body punch but Swallow moves out of range.
Swallow swats away the attempt to clinch by Snyder.
Swallow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swallow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Swallow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swallow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swallow shoots in and drives through. Snyder sprawls well.
Swallow is breathing heavily.#T1#
Swallow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luther Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snyder throws a push kick but Swallow slaps the foot to one side.
Swallow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snyder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snyder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snyder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snyder misses with a body kick.#CL#
Snyder has Swallow up against the cage in a clinch.
Swallow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snyder.
Snyder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swallow prevents it.
Swallow lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Snyder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swallow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snyder is looking to wear down Swallow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swallow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snyder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swallow dives in for a single leg takedown but Snyder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A clash of legs there as Snyder blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Swallow.
Swallow fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Snyder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snyder tries to bum rush Swallow with a series of wild strikes but Swallow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swallow moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Swallow misses
and Snyder counters with a left and a right that stings Swallow. #T3#
Snyder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swallow was well out of range. Poor timing from Snyder.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swallow moves out of range of the body kick.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Swallow moves out of range.
Swallow throws a counter combo.
Snyder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swallow manages to avoid it.
Swallow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snyder as he avoids it easily.
Snyder throws a body punch but Swallow moves out of range.
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
Snyder tries to land a front kick but Swallow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snyder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder throws a counter high kick but Swallow was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Snyder connects with a body shot that sends Swallow's belly button to the back.
Snyder misses the shot to the body.
Swallow tries to clinch there but Snyder circles away.
Swallow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
Swallow has his takedown stuffed
and Snyder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swallow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snyder tries to avoid it but Swallow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snyder to the ground. Snyder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Snyder has closed the distance and engaged Swallow in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Snyder dominated that second round.
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#
Snyder throws the kick towards the body but Swallow avoids it.#CL2#
Swallow rushes Snyder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swallow is pressed up against the cage. Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swallow down to the mat. Swallow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Swallow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swallow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snyder misses with a double jab.
Swallow with a poor takedown
and Snyder counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zack Swallow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swallow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snyder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swallow has time to react.
Swallow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Swallow.
Snyder looks for the body kick but Swallow saw that one coming. #T1#
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swallow misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snyder throws a body punch but Swallow moves out of range.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swallow can do to turn this around?
Snyder throws a head kick but Swallow moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Snyder. No joy for Swallow on that attempt. #CL#
Snyder moves into range and clinches up with Swallow.
Snyder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swallow is defending well.
Snyder wants a takedown but no success here.
Swallow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snyder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swallow walks away with a smile on his face. Snyder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Swallow shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Snyder rushes Swallow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder wants a takedown but no success here.
Swallow lands an elbow just above Snyder 's eye.
Snyder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swallow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Swallow pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Swallow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snyder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snyder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swallow's guard.#T3#
Swallow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swallow striking off his back but it's not causing Snyder any problems.
Swallow wants to stand but Snyder is controlling the position.
Snyder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swallow is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Snyder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swallow, up you get! #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and pushes Swallow back into the cage.
Snyder fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Swallow breaks from the clinch.
Swallow tries for a takedown but Snyder circles away easily
and Snyder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swallow thinking. #T4#
Swallow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swallow is defended easily by Snyder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Swallow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swallow shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and pushes Swallow back into the cage.
Zack Swallow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swallow is trying to drag Snyder to the mat but Snyder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder jumps guard but Swallow stands there with Snyder around his waist. Snyder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snyder, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Snyder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Kulina swats away the attempt to clinch by Snyder.
Kulina thuds a left hand into Snyder's body.
Kulina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It appears Snyder was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kulina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snyder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snyder forces Kulina back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kulina lands a takedown into guard.
Kulina 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snyder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kulina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kulina sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snyder has a closed guard, preventing Kulina from standing up. #SUB#
Snyder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Kulina gets to his feet. Snyder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kulina fails with the takedown.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kulina.#TD2#
Kulina manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snyder on his heels. He'll look to pass Snyder's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Snyder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulina defends it easily.
Kulina looking to pass the guard.
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulina is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kulina forces his way into half guard.
Kulina is trying to control. Snyder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulina is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Snyder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kulina looking to sit in guard and control but Snyder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kulina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snyder is one step ahead there.
Snyder postures up.
Snyder tries to stand but Kulina is controlling from the bottom.
Snyder won't allow Kulina to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Snyder stands up from Kulina's guard - Snyder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Snyder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulina looks winded!#CL#
Snyder darts in and clinches Kulina up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kulina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kulina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snyder swivels and escapes.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snyder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snyder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulina.
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
Snyder looks for the body kick but Kulina saw that one coming.
Kulina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snyder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kulina's sensitive parts.
Kulina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kulina somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kulina rushes Snyder and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Snyder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulina uses from the top position.
Kulina wants to control from the top but Snyder keeps moving. #SUB#
Snyder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulina stopping the sweep attempt from Snyder.
Nate Kulina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulina wants to control from the top but Snyder keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kulina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Snyder looking for a guillotine here but Kulina defends easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Snyder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulina passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulina is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder is being controlled here. #T3##SU2#
Kulina decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Snyder misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kulina has Snyder up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kulina has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snyder uses from the top position.
Snyder lands a couple of digs.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snyder wants to stand but Kulina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kulina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulina looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kulina working a defensive guard here.
Snyder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulina's head.
Kulina 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.
Snyder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snyder is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulina has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kulina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulina wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulina looking to control.
Snyder works over Kulina with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Snyder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kulina misses with a takedown #TD#
so Snyder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Kulina scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Snyder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kulina shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snyder wants to control but Kulina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Snyder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulina is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Snyder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulina pulls his head out easily.
Snyder wants to improve his position but Kulina is controlling well.
Snyder trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulina in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.
Kulina fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Kulina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snyder!
Kulina wants to control but Snyder is keeping him busy.
Snyder is trying to control Kulina's posture but Kulina avoids it.
Snyder is being controlled here.
Kulina wants to control but Snyder is keeping him busy. #T3#
Snyder is trying to get back to half guard.
Kulina wants to control for a moment but Snyder uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Snyder is looking to improve his position.
Kulina thows a huge punch but Snyder dodges it nicely.
#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.#SUB2#
Kulina is looking for a kimura but Snyder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kulina to get the leverage.
Kulina wants to stand but Snyder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snyder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder misses with a body kick.
Kulina has his takedown stuffed
and Snyder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kulina.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder lands with a good body shot.
Kulina misses with a takedown
and Snyder counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulina has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kulina!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Castillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Snyder pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Snyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Castillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castillo trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Snyder has an active guard here but Castillo has managed to pass into half guard.
Castillo is taking a breather. Snyder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Snyder with the active half guard here but Castillo passes nicely into side control.
Castillo laying and praying for a moment but Snyder takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Castillo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snyder to get to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castillo. Snyder does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Snyder enables Castillo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snyder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snyder pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage.
Snyder looking for a sweep. Not yet Snyder, not yet. #SUB#
Snyder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castillo defends well.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Snyder keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass. #SU2#
Castillo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snyder swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Castillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snyder regains guard immediately. #T4#
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.
Snyder is looking to sweep but instead, Castillo has passed into half guard.
Snyder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo.
Castillo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Castillo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snyder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Castillo is looking for the big counter here.
Castillo goes for a double leg but Snyder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snyder continues to drive forward.#CL#
Snyder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snyder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castillo smiles and moves away.
Snyder looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
Jonathan Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Snyder.
Castillo throws the left hand but Snyder avoids the punch easily.
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Snyder gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage.
Snyder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castillo sprawls and moves away.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.#T1#
Snyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Castillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Castillo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snyder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snyder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Snyder trying to control here.
Castillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillo misses with a head shot. Snyder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Snyder keeps moving.
Snyder trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Snyder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Castillo moves to clinch but Snyder breaks away
and Snyder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snyder tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snyder to the ground. Snyder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snyder to the mat! Snyder manages to get full guard.
Snyder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Castillo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Snyder is not content to let Castillo control the position.#SUB2#
Castillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Snyder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder is trying to control but Castillo passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Castillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Snyder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Snyder.
Castillo fails with the takedown.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castillo tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.
Castillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snyder's waist but Snyder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castillo off to one side.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Snyder gets a clinch. #TD2#
Castillo has hold of one of Snyder's legs. Snyder is fighting the takedown attempt but Castillo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Snyder is wriggling around but Castillo manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR##SUB#
Snyder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snyder won't allow Castillo to pass to mount.
Snyder is looking to improve his position.
Snyder wants to get back to full guard but Castillo has mounted him!#SUB2#
Castillo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snyder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snyder! #SUB#
Snyder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snyder has Castillo in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Castillo stands up over Snyder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jonathan Castillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snyder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snyder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Snyder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castillo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Snyder can't do much from the bottom here.
Castillo trying to control the action but Snyder is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Castillo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snyder, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snyder tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Castillo has Snyder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snyder tumbling to the mat - Castillo dives into Snyder's guard.
Snyder has a closed guard, preventing Castillo from standing up.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Castillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Castillo!
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