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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 6
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Snyder leaves Wanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Wanker with that takedown attempt.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Snyder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker lands a jab to the nose.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt - Snyder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snyder's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy - 170$/week was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Snyder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wanker.
Wanker sets himself, and Snyder steps forward looking for the clinch! Wanker avoids it this time.
Wanker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snyder circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snyder! But no joy.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snyder avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Wanker misses with a takedown
and Snyder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snyder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Snyder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snyder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Snyder circles away easily
and Snyder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Snyder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snyder lands with an overhand left.
Wanker misses with a takedown
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Wanker tries for a takedown but Snyder circles away easily
and Snyder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Snyder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snyder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Snyder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker shoots in but no luck this time.
Snyder wants to counter the offense by Wanker and move into the clinch position.
Wanker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snyder scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Snyder.
A left and a right from Snyder both land. Nice combination.
Snyder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Snyder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snyder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Snyder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snyder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy.
Snyder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wanker throws out a powerful jab.
Wanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snyder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wanker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wanker with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Snyder counters by moving into the clinch.
Snyder lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Wanker 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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snyder.
Snyder controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snyder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder lands with a short shot to the head.
Snyder effectively controlling the action here.
Snyder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snyder stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wesley Snyder.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Snyder counter with a right hand.
Wanker shoots in but no luck this time.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snyder sprawls well. Snyder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet.
Snyder wants to counter with a clinch but Wanker pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
That's time! Wanker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snyder throws a right hand that Wanker ducks under and follows up with a left that Wanker also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Snyder as Wanker shoots in.
Snyder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wanker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wanker.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Snyder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snyder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orla Wanker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Snyder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wanker shoots in and drives through. Snyder sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Snyder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wanker walks into a left hand.
Snyder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wankers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wanker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Wanker with a poor takedown
and Snyder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snyder as he avoids it easily.
Snyder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Snyder moves into the clinch.
Snyder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wanker wants a takedown.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snyder.
A bit of stalling here from Snyder.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snyder after a bit of a struggle.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snyder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snyder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snyder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wanker.
Snyder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snyder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snyder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Snyder to work.
A short body shot lands from Snyder as the two fighters clinch.
Snyder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Wanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wanker is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wesley Snyder.
Wanker walks into a straight right hand from Snyder.
Snyder sizes up Wanker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Snyder shows good takedown defense.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Snyder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snyder.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snyder is defending well.
Snyder lands with a left to the head.
Snyder scores with a shot to the side of Wanker's head.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snyder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snyder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Snyder.
#T4#
Snyder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wanker being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snyder is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Snyder's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder is pushing Wanker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wesley Snyder.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Snyder counters by moving into the clinch.
Snyder scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Snyder.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snyder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wanker dives in and grabs Snyder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snyder pushes down on Wanker's head and hops out.
Snyder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wanker.
Wesley Snyder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snyder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snyder works Wanker's body with a nice hook.
Snyder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wanker or perhaps it was just good defense by Snyder, which made it look bad.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Snyder counters by clinching up.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Snyder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snyder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wanker.
Snyder controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snyder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
Wanker has Snyder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snyder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder presses Wanker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snyder is pushing Wanker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Snyder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Snyder.
Snyder is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snyder down to the mat. Snyder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wesley Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snyder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snyder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snyder cracks a nice hook into Wanker's ribs.
Snyder looks to land a combination. Wanker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A cross from Wanker lands.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown but Snyder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snyder as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Wanker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wanker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder's corner calls for a 1-2. Snyder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wanker with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Snyder to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Snyder has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snyder after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Snyder.
Nice body punch from Snyder - that landed with a thud.
Snyder gets through Wanker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snyder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from Snyder.
Snyder lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Snyder works on Wanker's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Snyder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snyder has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snyder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wanker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snyder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snyder lands with a straight right. Wanker didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Orla Wanker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wanker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Snyder.#T4#
Wanker fails with the takedown
enabling Snyder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wanker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Snyder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snyder presses Wanker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Snyder on the inside.
Snyder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wanker wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snyder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snyder is pushing Wanker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Snyder stops a takedown attempt from Wanker.
Orla Wanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snyder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snyder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snyder is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Snyder!
Wesley Snyder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snyder scores with a shot to the side of Fight's head.
Fight tries to pull guard but Snyder won't allow it.
Snyder leaning against his opponent.
Snyder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Snyder's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Snyder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Snyder.
Snyder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snyder is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder lands a body shot.
Snyder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snyder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fight up against the cage.
Fight is trying to pull guard but Snyder has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Snyder scores with a shoulder strike.
Snyder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snyder works on Fight's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Fight wants the takedown. Snyder is fighting it off but Fight persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snyder's guard against the cage.
Fight stops Snyder from standing up.
Snyder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snyder wants to sweep here but Fight controlling him for the moment.
Fight trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom.
Snyder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Snyder wants to sweep here but Fight controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wesley Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Snyder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snyder.
Fight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Snyder tests Fight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snyder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Fight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Snyder pulls Fight in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Fight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Snyder lands a jab.#T4#
Fight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snyder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snyder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fight's head backwards.
Fight tries to move into range but Snyder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder clobbers Fight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snyder connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Fight is rocked!
Fight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wesley Snyder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snyder walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fight drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Snyder swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fight's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Snyder!
Wesley Snyder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Snyder lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snyder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snyder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Snyder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves away
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Jones 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.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snyder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Snyder is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Snyder looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones 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.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves away
and Snyder counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snyder swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Snyder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones tries to clinch there but Snyder circles away.
Snyder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phobo Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Snyder counters with a straight right hand.
Phobo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones wants to clinch up but Snyder keeps it at a distance.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snyder's hands.
Jones lands with a hook. Snyder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snyder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Snyder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones wants to clinch
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Snyder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses with a combination
and Snyder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesley Snyder is winning the standup battle so far.
Snyder lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones 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 appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snyder throws a shot to the body.
Phobo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Snyder scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to clinch there but Snyder circles away.
#T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Snyder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Snyder tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones throws a right hand that Snyder ducks under and follows up with a left that Snyder also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Snyder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with the combination.
Snyder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
Snyder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Snyder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Snyder cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Snyder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Snyder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Snyder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snyder.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snyder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Snyder throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pulls Snyder in close to prevent any damage.
Snyder won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones pulls Snyder in to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Snyder from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is controlling Snyder's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snyder trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones looks to clinch
and Snyder counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snyder tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
Snyder throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Snyder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Snyder pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Snyder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley 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#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snyder thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Snyder connects with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves away
and Snyder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Snyder attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Snyder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snyder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Snyder does it's job there.
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones closes the distance but Snyder moves to the side
letting Snyder counter with a right hand.
Snyder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones moves to clinch but Snyder breaks away
and Snyder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Snyder on that attempt.
Snyder lands with a good body shot.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Snyder misses its target.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Snyder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a left to the body.
Snyder swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Snyder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snyder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snyder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phobo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Snyder sprawling to the canvas! Snyder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snyder 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Snyder!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Snyder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tull trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Snyder seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snyder is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder slows the pace down in half guard.
Tull is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Well, if Snyder 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.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Tull tries to keep at a distance but Snyder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snyder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tull drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snyder pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
Snyder lands a hook that snaps the head of Tull backwards.
Snyder presses Tull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snyder looking for a takedown.
Snyder prevents Tull from breaking the clinch.
Snyder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tull is defending well.
Snyder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tull prevents it.
Snyder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Snyder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tull holds on to Snyder's head and controls the position momentarily.
Snyder is staying tight to Tull's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Tull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tull is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snyder off and has taken his back!
Tull has the hooks in. Snyder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snyder prevents Tull from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB2#
Tull is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Snyder is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Tull!
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
May shoots in looking for a takedown but Snyder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing May's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
May 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 May off to one side.
Snyder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Snyder takes the fight into the clinch.
May tries to pull guard but Snyder holds him up against the cage and eventually May drops back down to his feet.
Wesley Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James May.#TD#
Snyder pulls guard.
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.
May would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
May thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
May slips nicely into half guard.
Snyder tries to get to full guard but May has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
May in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Snyder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from May!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James May!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 895 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Showsyehowtopunch just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Showsyehowtopunch drops Snyder with a beautiful combination! Snyder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Showsyehowtopunch is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Snyder is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Snyder has been cut.
Showsyehowtopunch stuffs the takedown attempt from Snyder. Snyder gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Snyder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snyder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snyder lands a glancing blow to the side of Showsyehowtopunch's head.
Snyder seems to have got his legs back now.
Showsyehowtopunch slaps away a takedown attempt from Snyder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showsyehowtopunch has his takedown stuffed
and Snyder counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Showsyehowtopunch instigates a clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch letting Snyder take a breather here.
A short right from Snyder on the inside.
Snyder can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder wants a takedown.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##TD#
Snyder successfully pulls guard.
Snyder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snyder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Showsyehowtopunch on the ground.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Showsyehowtopunch gets to his feet - Snyder follows without any prompting.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Showsyehowtopunch manages to circle out of the way.
Showsyehowtopunch has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Snyder misses its target.
Snyder moves out of range as Showsyehowtopunch throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Showsyehowtopunch has managed to clinch.
Snyder fails to pull guard.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to score a body lock takedown but Snyder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Snyder.
#T2#
Snyder prevents a body shot from Showsyehowtopunch.
Snyder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snyder tries to pull guard but Showsyehowtopunch won't allow it.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snyder is keeping busy.
Snyder is trying to pull guard but Showsyehowtopunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snyder is trying to pull guard but Showsyehowtopunch has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Showsyehowtopunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder closes the distance and clinches up with Showsyehowtopunch, looking for a takedown. Snyder pushes Showsyehowtopunch against the cage but Showsyehowtopunch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
#CL#
Snyder has managed to clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Showsyehowtopunch gets underhooks to prevent Snyder's takedown attempt.
Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snyder slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Snyder can't get the takedown.
Showsyehowtopunch prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Showsyehowtopunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showsyehowtopunch darts in looking for a takedown but Snyder gets double underhooks and turns Showsyehowtopunch into the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snyder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Showsyehowtopunch misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snyder tries to pull guard but Showsyehowtopunch holds him up against the cage and eventually Snyder drops back down to his feet.
Showsyehowtopunch wants a takedown but no success here.
Snyder tries to pull guard but Showsyehowtopunch holds him up against the cage and eventually Snyder drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snyder. #T4##BC2#
Showsyehowtopunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showsyehowtopunch fails with the takedown#CL#
and Snyder counters by moving into the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Snyder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snyder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Showsyehowtopunch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showsyehowtopunch is pushing down on Snyder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snyder is fighting to maintain full guard but Showsyehowtopunch has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Showsyehowtopunch escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Snyder gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Snyder's cut.
That's time! Snyder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Showsyehowtopunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Snyder avoids the body shot from Showsyehowtopunch.
Snyder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snyder misses the shot to the body.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snyder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to clinch up.
Snyder fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showsyehowtopunch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Snyder counters by moving into the clinch.
Snyder tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC2#
Showsyehowtopunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesley Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Showsyehowtopunch tries to keep at a distance but Snyder has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Showsyehowtopunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder shoots in and drives through. Showsyehowtopunch sprawls well.#CL#
Snyder drives through and clinches with Showsyehowtopunch against the cage.
#TD#
Snyder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Snyder trying to control the position here.
Snyder working a defensive guard here.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Showsyehowtopunch throwing strikes but missing.
Snyder has his hands on Showsyehowtopunch's head, controlling the position.
Snyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Showsyehowtopunch is fighting to break Snyder's control of his arms but Snyder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Showsyehowtopunch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Showsyehowtopunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Showsyehowtopunch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
Snyder struggles to land a body shot inside as Showsyehowtopunch controls his hands.
Showsyehowtopunch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snyder.
Snyder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Showsyehowtopunch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snyder pushes Showsyehowtopunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Showsyehowtopunch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snyder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Showsyehowtopunch wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Showsyehowtopunch breaks from the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snyder defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
Showsyehowtopunch tries to keep at a distance but Snyder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snyder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showsyehowtopunch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snyder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showsyehowtopunch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Showsyehowtopunch tries to stall but Snyder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Showsyehowtopunch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wesley Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snyder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Showsyehowtopunch manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Snyder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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##CL#
Snyder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Showsyehowtopunch, pushing him back against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch has had enough of the clinch but Snyder keeps him there for the moment.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control the position but instead, Snyder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Showsyehowtopunch into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Snyder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snyder.
Snyder has Showsyehowtopunch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showsyehowtopunch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snyder is struggling to control the position.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to break the clinch but Snyder is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snyder is pushing Showsyehowtopunch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Showsyehowtopunch tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Snyder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Showsyehowtopunch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snyder defends it nicely.
Snyder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Showsyehowtopunch doesn't seem bothered though.
Showsyehowtopunch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to clinch up.#CL#
Snyder has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Showsyehowtopunch decides to pull guard.
Showsyehowtopunch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Snyder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Showsyehowtopunch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snyder is trying to work for a sweep but Showsyehowtopunch has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showsyehowtopunch looking to ground and pound but Snyder is blocking nicely.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snyder tries to lock up and control but Showsyehowtopunch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Showsyehowtopunch looking to control but Snyder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Showsyehowtopunch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snyder's face.
#SUB2#
Snyder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Showsyehowtopunch.
Showsyehowtopunch controlling from the full mount.
Snyder tries to lock up and control but Showsyehowtopunch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snyder tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Showsyehowtopunch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snyder is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Showsyehowtopunch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snyder tries to improve his position but instead Showsyehowtopunch has taken his back!
Wesley Snyder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Showsyehowtopunch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Showsyehowtopunch controlling well, preventing Snyder from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Showsyehowtopunch 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 895 Round 1
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Armbar. Those never looked like landing.
Armbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snyder.
Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armbar.
Some wild striking there from Armbar.
Armbar throws a series of punches but Snyder moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Armbar. Those never looked like landing.
Andrew Armbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armbar swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Snyder drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Armbar has his feet on Snyder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armbar fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Snyder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Snyder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armbar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armbar 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.
Armbar won't allow Snyder to pass to mount.
Snyder stops Armbar from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Snyder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snyder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armbar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snyder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Snyder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armbar sees it coming and defends easily.
Snyder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Armbar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armbar is breathing heavily.
Snyder content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armbar pushes Snyder off looking to stand but Snyder dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Snyder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snyder looking for a takedown.
Snyder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andrew Armbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Snyder.
Snyder stalling.
#TD2#
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 Armbar uses from the top position.
Snyder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Armbar tries to stand but Snyder is controlling from the bottom.
Snyder trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Armbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snyder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snyder trying to control the position here.
Snyder 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.
Armbar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snyder is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snyder circles away quickly and effectively.
Snyder tries to counter with a clinch but Armbar shakes him off and moves away.
Snyder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armbar misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armbar did well to prevent Snyder getting side control.
Snyder wants to pass to mount but Armbar is defending the position. #SUB2#
Snyder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armbar is just riding it out for now. Snyder eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Armbar is looking to escape.
Snyder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snyder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armbar taking some punishment here, with Snyder in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Armbar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Armbar throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Armbar misses. #CL2#
Snyder has closed the distance and engaged Armbar in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snyder.
Snyder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snyder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armbar smiles and moves away.
Snyder darts in looking for a takedown but Armbar gets double underhooks and turns Snyder into the cage.
Andrew Armbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Snyder.#TD2#
Snyder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Armbar is trying to stand up here but Snyder is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snyder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wesley Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armbar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Armbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snyder scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Snyder is looking for a kimura here.
#ES#
Armbar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snyder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Snyder is trying to drag Armbar to the mat but Armbar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder is struggling to control the position.
Snyder just leaning against Armbar, taking a breather.
Snyder continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Snyder controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Snyder.
Snyder tries to pull guard but Armbar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snyder stalls.
Armbar is pressed up against the cage. Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armbar down to the mat. Armbar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snyder lands a nice looking body shot.
Armbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snyder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snyder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Armbar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Snyder clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snyder.
Snyder stalls. #T3##TD2#
Snyder manages to pull guard.
Armbar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snyder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snyder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armbar's guard. #REVB#
Snyder advances position into side control!
Snyder working the body and head with strikes.
Snyder happy to just control the position for now.
Snyder tries to move to mount but Armbar blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Snyder stalls from top position.
Snyder tries to score with some ground and pound. Armbar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armbar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snyder is controlling him well.
Armbar is letting Snyder control him for a moment.
Snyder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Armbar down.
Snyder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Snyder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Snyder rushes Armbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snyder taking a breather.
Snyder jumps guard but Armbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Armbar being controlled against the cage.
Snyder jumps guard but Armbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armbar is trying to break the clinch but Snyder has him pressed against the cage.
Armbar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrew Armbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Snyder.#T1#
Armbar prevents the takedown attempt.
Armbar can't break the clinch.
Snyder lands with a left to the head.
Snyder stalls.
Armbar prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder jumps guard but Armbar stands there with Snyder around his waist. Snyder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Snyder jumps guard.
Armbar tries to stand but Snyder is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Armbar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snyder, up you get! #T2#
Snyder dodges the punch combination from Armbar.
Snyder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armbar's guard.
Snyder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armbar wants to stand and escape but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snyder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armbar's guard.
Armbar pushes Snyder off looking to stand but Snyder dives back in and keeps control.
Snyder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snyder is looking to advance position but Armbar won't allow it.
Armbar is trying to stand.
#T3#
Well, if Snyder 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.
Armbar is trying to stand up here but Snyder is controlling him well.
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but Armbar defends it.
Snyder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snyder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armbar has time to react.
Wesley Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Armbar swinging wildly here.
Armbar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Snyder with that takedown attempt.
Armbar falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Snyder counters with a shoot takedown. Armbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Snyder controlling from the top position.
Snyder cracks Armbar with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder prevents Armbar from getting back to his feet.
Armbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snyder controls the pace.
Andrew Armbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snyder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snyder 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Wesley Snyder!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Wesley Snyder!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Wesley Snyder!
Wesley Snyder wins by unanimous decision!
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