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Event:
C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Figueroa looks to land a right hand but Darwin moved out of range. Darwin misses with a hook. Figueroa ducked under it nicely. Darwin throws a big shot that misses. Figueroa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Figueroa tries to move into range but Darwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Darwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sultan Figueroa has been cut. Figueroa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Figueroa takes one on the button. Figueroa moves out of range of the strikes. Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Figueroas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Figueroa is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Darwin lands a brutal uppercut that launches Figueroa off his feet! Figueroa tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Darwin! Charlie Darwin is the new lightweight champion! After the fight, Charlie Darwin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Figueroa connects with a single shot there. Figueroa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Guatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guatar works Figueroa's body with a nice hook. Guatar scores with a jab. Figueroa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Guatar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figueroa counters with a lovely straight right hand! Figueroa throws a hook but Guatar blocks it. Guatar scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Guatar. Figueroa does a little dance to reset his feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Guatar. Guatar looks to land a combination but Figueroa avoids it well. Good shot there by Figueroa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guatar is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks. Figueroa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guatar in his tracks. Figueroa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guatars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Figueroa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Guatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guatar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut. Nice defenses there by Figueroa. Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# A punch combination from Guatar misses. Figueroa checks a leg kick. Figueroa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Guatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range. Figueroa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#Guatar is rocked! Figueroa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guatar. Guatar is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him? Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Figueroa engages and cracks Guatar with a massive lead left hook - Guatar tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Figueroa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sultan Figueroa! Sultan Figueroa retains his lightweight title! Sultan Figueroa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Combate 10: Scott vs. Shabazz
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing. Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Figueroa counters with a straight right hand. Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Figueroa to counter with a crisp jab. Camacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Camacho throws a series of punches but Figueroa moves out of range. Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Figueroa finds it's way through Camacho's defenses. Camacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figueroa finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Figueroa blocks a jab. Nice cross by Figueroa. Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Figueroa, as that shot connected.
Figueroa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Figueroa.
Camacho misses with a double jab
and Figueroa counters with a leg kick. Figueroa misses with an uppercut. #T1# Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Figueroa. Figueroa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Camacho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A right-left combo lands from Camacho. #CUT2#It looks like Sultan Figueroa has been cut. Figueroa lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Camacho avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Camacho feints the counter takedown. Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueroa manages to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Figueroa misses its target. Figueroa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Figueroa throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action! Camacho throws a big shot that misses. Figueroa throws a right and a left that both miss. Figueroa scores with a body shot.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Camacho swinging wildly here.
Camacho doesn't succeed with the takedown and Figueroa counters with a lovely straight right hand! Figueroa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2# Camacho is looking to chop away at Figueroa's legs. Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho is looking to clinch but Figueroa is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Camacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Figueroa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camacho's hands. Figueroa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Figueroa. Figueroa slips a jab from Camacho. Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figueroa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCamacho. Figueroa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Camacho with a nice cross. Figueroa misses with a body shot.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Camacho swinging wildly here.
#T3# Figueroa throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range. Camacho lands a jab to Figueroa's midsection. Camacho throws a right hand that Figueroa ducks under and follows up with a left that Figueroa also avoids with ease. A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target. Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Figueroa. Camacho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Figueroa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camacho counters with a three punch combo that has Figueroa backing up. Figueroa nods at Camacho to acknowledge the strikes. Figueroa misses with a body kick. Figueroa scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Figueroa. Figueroa lands a head kick. Camacho smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket. Figueroa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Figueroa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Figueroa needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Camacho just on the top of the head. Camacho drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Camacho - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sultan Figueroa! Sultan Figueroa retains his lightweight title! Sultan Figueroa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFN5: Lydon vs. Bailey
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figueroa sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Figueroa tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.#SUB# Stipe is looking for a kimura but Figueroa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stipe to get the leverage. #SUB# Stipe is working for a kimura but Figueroa is defending it quite comfortably.
Stipe is keen to just control but Figueroa is a slippery customer. Stipe really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... The fighters are battling for position here. Figueroa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Stipe trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa is pulling down on Stipe's head to control his posture. Figueroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Stipe has his foot on Figueroa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueroa works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Figueroa trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom. Figueroa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Figueroa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stipe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stipe keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully. #SUB# Stipe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Figueroa passes into half guard. #SUB# Stipe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily. Figueroa is looking to take a break and control but Stipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stipe is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Figueroa seems to be working for a kimura but Stipe defends the submission attempt. Figueroa thows a huge punch but Stipe dodges it nicely.
Stipe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stipe gets full guard. Stipe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Stipe trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Figueroa passes Stipe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Stipe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figueroa. Figueroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stipe's head. Figueroa is keen to just control but Stipe is a slippery customer.#T3# Stipe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Stipe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figueroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figueroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Stipe looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving. Figueroa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Figueroa moves into full mount! Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Figueroa throwing strikes here but Stipe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stipe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Figueroa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stipe is looking to escape. Stipe tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# Stipe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Figueroa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stipe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Stipe tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Stipe is squirming around, avoiding Figueroa's attempts to control the action. Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Figueroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Stipe stops Figueroa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. The referee warns Stipe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Figueroa with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stipe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Figueroa looking to control but Stipe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Figueroa dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Figueroa throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range. Stipe dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Stipe's head and hops out. Donk. Figueroa catches Stipe right on the button with a cross. Stipe dives in for a single leg takedown but Figueroa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A little jabbing left from Figueroa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stipe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stipe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figueroa sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Figueroa gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Figueroa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stipe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Figueroa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stipe is aware though and is defending well. Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2# Figueroa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Stipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stipe works a leg free and moves into half guard. Figueroa wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Figueroa gets full guard.#SUB2# Figueroa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Stipe trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom. Figueroa keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2# Stipe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figueroa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stipe has managed to get both his arms back between Figueroa's legs - danger averted. Stipe preventing the sweep. Stipe looking to pass the guard. Stipe won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here. Stipe postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Figueroa is on top in guard.
#REVB# Figueroa wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving. Stipe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Figueroa passes into half guard. Stipe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Figueroa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Figueroa's back!#SUB# Stipe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Figueroa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Figueroa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Stipe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Figueroa is really stuck here.
#SUB# Stipe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB# Stipe looking for the choke from the back. Stipe is punishing Figueroa with some ground and pound. #T4# Figueroa breaks Stipe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Figueroa with a flurry of punches that miss. Figueroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stipe is keeping the position for now. Figueroa works a leg free and moves into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura but Stipe is defending well.
Stipe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueroa is working away from the top position though. Figueroa content to control rather than advance. Stipe tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg. Stipe punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sultan Figueroa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stipe wants to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Stipe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Figueroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Stipe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Figueroa. Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Stipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Figueroa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Figueroa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Stipe seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt. Figueroa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stipe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stipe's back! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Figueroa doesn't have the hooks in and Stipe manages to turn into his guard.
Stipe won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here. Stipe postures up.
Figueroa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Figueroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Stipe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Figueroa has locked up a guillotine! Figueroa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stipe is holding on here and Figueroa must be using up a lot of energy. Stipe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Figueroa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sultan Figueroa! Sultan Figueroa is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Sultan Figueroa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Mini Stipe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'. |
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Event:
WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hackett works Snape's body with a nice hook. Nice body punch from Hackett. Hackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snape moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett. Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hackett tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance. Snape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hackett just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Snape moves away and avoids it. Hackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Snape throws a big shot that misses. Hackett lands a jab to Snape's midsection.#T1# Hackett misses with the combination.
Snape tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it. Hackett scores with a shot to the body.
Hackett misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Snape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hackett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snape rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2# Hackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Snape lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
Hackett tries to work over Snape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Snape slowing the pace effectively. A nice left hand lands by Hackett.
Snape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hackett digs a right hand underneath Snape's ribcage. Snape let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# Snape lands a right hand. Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hackett working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
#TD# Snape jumps into guard, dragging Hackett to the mat.
Snape looking to control.
Snape is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Hackett is looking to control Snape's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Hackett looking for subs from the bottom but Snape mounts him! Hackett wants to hold on but Snape pushes him away. Snape takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hackett is trying desperately to improve position. Hackett tries to lock up and control but Snape gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Snape takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hackett tries to hold on but Snape postures up. Snape looking to control and managing it successfully. Hackett wants to control but Snape is having none of it. Hackett manages to control the position for a moment.#T4# Hackett wants to control but Snape is having none of it. Hackett working to try and regain half guard.
Hackett tries to hold on but Snape pushes him away. Hackett regains half guard. Snape wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Snape does a little dance to reset his feet. Hackett connects with a body shot that sends Snape's belly button to the back. Snape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Snape tries to land a leg kick but Hackett saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Snape misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back. Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett. Snape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hackett misses with a wild body shot. Snape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hackett just manages to avoid it. Hackett moves to clinch but Snape breaks away and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL2# Snape tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Snape pulls guard. Snape looking for a sweep. Not yet Snape, not yet. #SUB2# Hackett drops back looking for a leg! Snape is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snape manages to kick Hackett off! Hackett jumps back into Snape's guard. Hackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Snape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hackett won't allow Snape to sweep him here. Snape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hackett sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Hackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Snape is trying to keep Hackett in close.
Snape has control of Hackett's left arm, preventing Hackett from doing any damage. Hackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Snape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snape is trying to control the position but Hackett postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hackett misses with a shot to the body and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Hackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Snape tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Snape back against the cage. #BC# Snape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett's coach down at The Jungle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hackett closes the distance but Snape moves to the side and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Hackett throws a hook to the side of Snape's head but Snape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hackett throws a one two combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snape.
Hackett slips under a jab. Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center. Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hackett throws a body punch but Snape moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Snape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Snape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT# It looks like James Hackett has been cut. James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hackett throws a body shot but no joy. Snape feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4# Hackett scores with a nice right hand.
Hackett throws a combination that misses and Snape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Good leg kick by Snape there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Hackett. That snapped Snape's head back.
Hackett misses the shot to the body. Snape throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A low kick from Snape misses and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snape slips under a jab from Hackett. Snape lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Hackett misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on James Hackett's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A jab from Hackett finds it's way through Snape's defenses. Hackett closes the distance looking to clinch and Snape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hackett misses with a body punch
and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett. Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hackett throws a hook but Snape blocks it. Snape thinks about countering with a head kick. Snape needs to keep his hands up - Hackett had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hackett misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Hackett misses the jab. Hackett misses the shot to the body. Snape thinks about countering with a head kick. Hackett throws a right hand that misses
letting Snape counter with a right hand. Hackett misses with the combination.
Snape swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snape.
Hackett missing with a left hand there. Snape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Hackett backs away, Snape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Hackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hackett throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Snape to counter with a crisp jab. John Snape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hackett punishes Snape's body with a nice straight punch. Hackett is looking to clinch. Hackett wants to clinch but Snape slips to the side and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hackett misses with a body shot.
Snape walks into a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Hackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Snape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Snape pushes him off. Snape throws a nice outside leg kick. Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hackett misses the shot to the body. #T3# A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target. Snape is looking to counter punch. Snape circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett blocks a leg kick. Hackett moves away from the strike by Snape. Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Hackett misses. #CL2# Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Snape gets control of Hackett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Hackett wants to control from the top but Snape keeps moving. Hackett content to stall in guard here. Hackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Snape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Snape knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hackett on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snape is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Snape keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully. Hackett tries to free his leg and advance position but Snape is retaining full guard. Snape is pulling down on Hackett's head. It's preventing any offense from Hackett, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snape.
Hackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hackett 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
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Event:
WPFC 44 - Knox vs. McDonnell 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1# Bushrod throws a leg kick but Snape checks it. Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushrod. Bushrod throws a combination that misses and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bushrod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snape. Bushrod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snape on the side of the head. Bushrod misses with a kick to the body and Snape counters with a straight right hand. Bushrod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snape is able to avoid easily. Snape throwing a counter right hand but Bushrod manages to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bushrod. Bushrod throws a head kick but Snape moves out of range.
Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bushrod throws an off balance right hand
and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bushrod throws a sloppy head kick #KD# and Snape counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bushrod! Snape lets Bushrod back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Bushrod is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Snape weaves into range and cracks Bushrod right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bushrod goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Snape is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Snape! Jumping up and down and very excited, John Snape waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
FARTMMA 71
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# Snape slips a straight right by Zan. Zan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Zan misses with a shot to the body and Snape counters with a thumping low kick. Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Snape counters with an inside leg kick. Zan misses the jab. Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Snape counters with a stiff right hand. Snape slips under a jab from Zan. Snape has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snape.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range. Snape is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Decent striking displayed by Zan there. Snape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Snape slips a straight right by Zan.#T1# Snape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snape there as he acknowledges the shot. Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Snape seems unphased.
Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Snape misses with a hook
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snape moves away. Snape thows a left - swing and a miss! Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Snape seems unphased.
Zan digs a good hook to Snape's body.
Zan swings for the body but Snape moves out of range.
Snape shapes to counter with a head kick. Zan throws a jab when Snape was well out of range. Snape tries a quick counter leg kick but Zan is wise to it. Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zan scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zan throws a hook but Snape blocks it. Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Snape counters with a good low kick that Zan was not able to check. #CL# Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zan on the inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short left from Snape. Snape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan. Snape lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Snape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snape on the side of the head. Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snape sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch. Snape flicks out a counter leg kick but Zan steps away. Zan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zan misses the jab. A big left from Zan misses. #T4# Zan misses with a jab to the body
letting Snape counter with a right hand. Snape walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Snape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan throws a body punch but Snape moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snape scrambles back to his feet. Snape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snape slips a jab from Zan. Zan backing away here, and Snape unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zan. Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Snape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snape scrambles back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Snape throws a right hand that misses
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zan scores with the left hand. Snape knows he should have avoided that one. Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Snape takes one on the button. Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Snape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Snape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zan misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zan moves to clinch but Snape breaks away and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Snape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zan throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zan throws a hook to the side of Snape's head but Snape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Snape scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Snape blocks a jab. Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Zan clinches. A frustrated look appears on Snape's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right from Zan on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2# Snape manages to pull guard.
Zan trying to control but Snape is working from the bottom. Zan won't allow Snape to sweep him here. Snape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Snape looking for a sweep. Not yet Snape, not yet. #T2# Snape has control of Zan's left arm, preventing Zan from doing any damage. Snape's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Snape keeping moving, preventing Zan from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Snape tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3# Snape throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it. Zan with a hook. Snape misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Snape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan lands with a good body shot. Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snape misses the jab. Snape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Zan misses and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snape avoids the body shot from Zan.
#T4# Zan lands a lovely overhand right. Zan misses with a body shot
and Snape counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut. Zan jabs Snape right on the nose. Snape blinks but takes it well. Snape slips a jab from Zan. Snape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snape manages to avoid it. Snape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Snape misses with a straight left. Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that second round. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Snape moves out of range of the strikes. Snape only half commits to the counter leg kick. Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Zan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Snape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Snape ducks under a wild hook from Zan. A big right from Zan misses. Zan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snape throws a big counter head kick but Zan avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Zan. Zan connects with the punch. Zan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center. Snape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Zan lands the left hand.#T1# Snape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zan. That did some damage! Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range. Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zan loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch. Snape is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot. Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snape. Snape obviously looking to wear him down.
Snape takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Snape throws out a leg kick but Zan moves out of range and Snape only half commits. Zan cracks Snape with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside. John Snape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Zan tries to work over Snape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Snape manages to break the clinch.
Snape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan. Snape only half commits to the counter leg kick. Snape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Snape throws a big counter head kick but Zan avoids it with no problem. Snape staying out of range there. Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Snape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Zan drives through and clinches with Snape against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Snape controls his hands.
#BC2# Snape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Snape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3# Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zan throws a big shot that misses. Snape ducks under a wild hook from Zan. Zan lands a nice hook to Snape's body. Snape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Snape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snape can do to turn this around? Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snape momentarily.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snape has time to react. Snape takes one to the side of the head.
#CL# Zan rushes Snape and presses him up against the cage. Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zan lands a right hand. #T4# Zan throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC# Snape is rocked! Zan digs a right hand underneath Snape's ribcage. Snape let out a lung full of air as it connected. Snape wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snape lands a nice uppercut. Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Snape is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him? Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape tries to pull guard but Zan holds him up against the cage and eventually Snape drops back down to his feet.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan. Zan working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch. Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape blocking some punches.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snape. Snape blocking some punches.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside. Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape. Zan lands a nice shot to the body. Snape seems to have recovered his senses. Snape misses with the head strike.
Snape is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zan to keep the fight standing. Snape stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position. Snape working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zan, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan! After winning the bout, Tan Zan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FARTMMA 66
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1# Yanagamichi misses with a takedown attempt and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been told by Snape's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Yanagamichi with a poor takedown and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Snape scores with the left hand. Yanagamichi knows he should have avoided that one. Yanagamichi misses with a takedown #KD# and Snape counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yanagamichi! Snape lets Yanagamichi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Yanagamichi is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Sakuma Yanagamichi has been cut. John Snape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakuma Yanagamichi. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking body kick lands there for Snape. Yanagamichi is still on wobbly legs! Can Snape finish him? Sakuma Yanagamichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Yanagamichi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Yanagamichi seems to have recovered his senses. Snape moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Snape preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snape is on top in guard.
#REVR# Snape is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Snape stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yanagamichi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Yanagamichi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Yanagamichi working for a triangle but Snape defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yanagamichi can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2# Snape got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yanagamichi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snape has managed to get both his arms back between Yanagamichi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Yanagamichi is looking for a triangle but Snape pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Yanagamichi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Yanagamichi keeping full guard, as Snape tries to pass. #SUB2# Yanagamichi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snape is aware though and is defending well. Snape showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Snape has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yanagamichi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Snape is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yanagamichi pulls down on the head and he's put Snape to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sakuma Yanagamichi!
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Event:
FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Snape misses with a low kick.
#CL# Finch clinches up against the cage. Finch leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Finch breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Snape misses its intended target. Finch throwing a counter right hand but Snape manages to avoid it. Snape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Finch moves away from the strike by Snape. Finch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snape. Snape looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely. Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab. The fighters circling - Snape throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Snape misses with a looping left. Snape scores with a body shot.
Finch slips under a jab from Snape. Snape throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range. Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Snape swats away the attempt to clinch by Finch. Finch tries to clinch up.#CL# Finch pushes Snape up against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Snape fails to land. Finch lands on the inside with an uppercut. Snape misses with the head strike.
Snape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch. Snape prevents a body shot from Finch. #BC# Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Snape lands a jab to the nose. Snape misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming. Finch tries to clinch but Snape moves out of range. #CL# Finch has closed the distance and engaged Snape in a clinch.
Snape pushes Finch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Finch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snape blocks a body shot from Finch. Snape misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape. #T2##BC2# Snape manages to break the clinch.
Snape misses the shot to the body. Finch is looking to clinch. Finch wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape scores with a nice right hand.
Finch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Finch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snape sprawls well. Snape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finch gets slowly back to his feet. Finch fails in his attempt to clinch. Snape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Finch wants to clinch and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab. Finch throws a nice looking combination but Snape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Snape fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Snape misses with a straight left. Finch is looking for a counter combo. Snape with a jab. Snape lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Snape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though. Snape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing. Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch shoots for a takedown but Snape saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Snape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Snape throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely. A jab from Snape misses. Snape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Finch darts in and clinches Snape up against the cage.#BC# Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. John Snape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Snape lands a jab to the nose. Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Snape misses with a looping left. Snape scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4# Snape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Snape counter with a right hand. Snape loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch. Snape is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Finch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Snape scores with a decent looking hook. Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snape. Snape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Finch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Finch tries to clinch but Snape is having none of it. Finch slips under a jab. Finch lands with an overhand left.#CUT# It looks like John Snape has been cut. Snape dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut! Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Snape dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Snape's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Finch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snape connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off. Finch fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape. Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape. Snape swats away the attempt to clinch by Finch. Finch closes the distance but Snape moves to the side and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Finch slips a jab from Snape. Finch tries to clinch up. Snape misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch shoots in for a double leg but Snape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Snape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snape counters with a stiff right hand. Finch tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance. Snape thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Snape thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Finch blocks a jab. Finch tries to clinch but fails miserably and Snape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Finch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snape sprawls well. Snape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finch gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atticus Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Finch tries to clinch up. Finch ducks under a wild hook from Snape. Snape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snape. Snape obviously looking to wear him down.
Snape thows a left - swing and a miss! Finch ducks under a wild hook from Snape. Finch blocks a jab. Finch tries to close the distance and clinch but Snape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Finch dodges the punch combination from Snape.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Snape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Snape tries to keep at a distance but Finch has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2# Snape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snape lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snape moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Snape punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch. Snape throws out a powerful jab. Snape misses with a wild body shot. Snape defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand. Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Snape misses with a looping right. The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snape as he jumps to the side. Snape throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Finch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Good shot there by Snape. Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Snape throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily. Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch. Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snape. Finch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snape is fending him off so far but Finch persists. Nope, Snape circles away and we're back to standing. Snape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch. Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Snape misses with a looping right. Finch appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL# Finch has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Snape. Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Snape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A good leg kick by Snape. Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finch darts in trying to clinch and Snape counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finch thinking. Snape stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snape wants it to stay on the feet. Finch tries to clinch there but Snape circles away.
A little jabbing left from Snape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Decent striking displayed by Snape there. Finch misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Snape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Snape's cut. That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Finch wants to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy. John Snape seems to be getting the better of the standup. A telegraphed right hand from Snape misses the target. Finch slips under a jab from Snape. Snape has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Finch throws a head kick but Snape moves out of range.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snape. Finch goes for a double leg but Snape avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snape continues to drive forward. Snape jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Finch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape. Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Finch. Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Donk. Snape catches Finch right on the button with a cross. Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snape. Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Finch shoots in looking for a takedown but Snape manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1# A big right from Snape misses. Finch is looking to clinch. Finch doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Snape counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atticus Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Finch wants to clinch up but Snape keeps it at a distance. Snape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Snape scores with a jab. Snape connects with a solid leg kick. Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snape circles away quickly and effectively. Finch throws a right hand that Snape ducks under and follows up with a left that Snape also avoids with ease. Snape lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Finch wants to clinch up but Snape keeps it at a distance. A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target. Finch throws a lazy head kick and Snape counters with a nice body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center. Snape misses with a hook. Finch lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snape scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one. #T2# A cross from Snape lands. Snape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Snape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Finch throws a combination that misses and Snape counters with a stiff right hand. Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Snape connects with a single shot there. Snape cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Finch tries to close the distance and clinch but Snape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Finch darts in and clinches Snape up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Snape scores with a nice short uppercut. Snape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finch backwards. Snape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finch backwards. Snape blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Snape lands with a left to the head. Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape lands with a short shot to the head. Snape working aggressively here.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. Finch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atticus Finch has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape. Snape misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.#BC2# Snape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finch fails in his attempt to clinch. Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snape paws at him with a jab and circles away. Snape shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Finch closes the distance but Snape moves to the side and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snape ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Snape stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snape wants it to stay on the feet. Finch tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance. Snape jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well. Finch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Snape counter with a right hand. Finch moves out of range as Snape strikes. Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Finch shoots in but no luck this time. Snape throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it. Finch misses with a looping left. Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Snape throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot. Snape throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head. Finch tries to clinch up. Snape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Finch tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance. Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! John Snape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Snape 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snape! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Snape made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Snape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards. A slow jab from Snape misses its intended target. Snape lands with a straight right. Machine didn't see that one coming. Machine shoots and misses and Snape counters with a nice uppercut. Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming. We've been told by Snape's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Snape misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Machine misses and Snape counters with a nice uppercut. Snape is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Machine is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Machine circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Snape. Machine falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Snape!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Snape! During a confident post fight interview, John Snape thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFA 6
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1# Munkhbayasgala has his takedown stuffed and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand! Snape lands the left hand. Snape scores with the left hand. Munkhbayasgala knows he should have avoided that one. Munkhbayasgala with a lazy takedown attempt and Munkhbayasgala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Munkhbayasgala has his takedown stuffed and Snape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. John Snape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Snape. Munkhbayasgala walks into a left hand. #TD2# Snape gets caught flat footed, as Munkhbayasgala shoots in with a quick takedown into 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snape holds on and takes a little breather. #T1# In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munkhbayasgala working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Munkhbayasgala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Munkhbayasgala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snape is on top in guard.
#REVR# Snape trying to control but Munkhbayasgala is working from the bottom. Snape is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Snape wants to control from the top but Munkhbayasgala keeps moving. Snape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Snape trying to control but Munkhbayasgala is working from the bottom. Munkhbayasgala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2# Snape slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Munkhbayasgala keeping full guard, as Snape tries to pass. Snape 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. #SUB2# Munkhbayasgala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snape engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Munkhbayasgala is looking for a triangle but Snape pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Munkhbayasgala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snape defends it easily.#SUB2# Snape is sitting in close to Munkhbayasgala's body. Munkhbayasgala has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Snape is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Snape is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Munkhbayasgala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
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Event:
IFA 3
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1# Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snape moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Snape.
Snape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson throws a right hand that Snape ducks under and follows up with a left that Snape also avoids with ease. Snape checks a low kick from Jackson. Jackson throws a hook but Snape avoids it easily. Snape lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Nice shot lands for Snape. Snape moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson. Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Snape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Snape thuds a left hand into Jackson's body. Snape has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson lands the left hand. Snape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Snape walks into a left hand. #T1# Snape missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Snape loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Snape moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy. Snape throws a big shot that misses. Snape avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Snape misses with an uppercut. Snape takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Jackson throws a jab when Snape was well out of range. Jackson slips a jab from Snape. Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Jackson. Kurt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snape misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Jackson is looking to counter punch. Snape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. Snape looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. Jackson slips a jab from Snape. Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Jackson misses with a head kick.
Snape might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Jackson cracks the inside of Snape's front leg. Snape looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Jackson misses with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Snape saw that one coming. Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Snape misses with a hook. Snape tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Snape ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. A big right from Snape misses. Jackson slips a jab from Snape. Snape missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3# Snape lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range. The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Snape throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab. Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Snape manages to avoid it. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Snape moves out of range easily. A jab from Snape misses. Snape looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Jackson moves out of range as Snape strikes. Snape misses with a right hand enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Snape avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson punishes Snape's body with a nice straight punch. Snape misses with a straight right. Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snape. Snape avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jab by Snape. Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson throws a big shot that misses.#T4# A big right from Snape misses. Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter. Jackson cracks the inside of Snape's front leg. Snape avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson. Snape loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. As Snape backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Snape throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jackson misses with a looping left. A jab from Jackson misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy. Nice defenses there by Jackson. Snape connects with a single shot there. Snape lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head. Snape misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snape. Jackson scores with a push kick. Snape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A slow jab from Snape misses its intended target. 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 Kurt Jackson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snape misses with a straight right. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snape. Snape looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range. Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson throws a jab when Snape was well out of range. Snape pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Snape throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snape. A leg kick checked by Snape. Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Snape moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range. Snape throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Snape misses. #T1# Snape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snape thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson is looking to score with low kicks. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Jackson tries to bum rush Snape with a series of wild strikes but Snape uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape. Snape checks the leg kick. Nice defenses there by Jackson. A swing and a miss from Jackson. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Snape.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape. Jackson 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. Jackson staying out of range there. Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape. Snape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Snape misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson throws a leg kick but Snape sees it coming and moves out of range. Jackson misses with a hook. Snape ducked under it nicely. Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Snape lands a jab to the nose. Snape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Snape throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackson is looking for a counter combo. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Snape has taken the fight into the clinch. Snape is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape. #BC# Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Snape jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Snape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Jackson throws a leg kick but Snape moved away. Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jackson walks into a jab. Snape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Snape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson. Kurt Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Snape checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson slips a jab from Snape. Jackson misses with a looping right. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Snape. Snape throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snape. Snape throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson looks to land a right hand but Snape moved out of range.#T4# Snape lands with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson misses with a hook
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snape throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Snape takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. A swing and a miss from Snape. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jackson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Snape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Snape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jackson misses with a double jab
and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snape. Snape defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. A left lands for Snape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Snape will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Snape throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target. Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Snape to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snape. Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snape.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch. Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here. Snape looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Snape misses with a hook. Jackson is looking to counter punch. Snape misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Snape misses the target. Snape throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Snape down. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Snape throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. A big left from Snape misses. Snape punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch. Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1# Snape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Snape. Snape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson defending well as Snape loads up on a big left hand. Jackson moves away from the strike by Snape. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snape takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snape. Some bone on bone action there as Snape checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Snape lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
A swing and a miss from Jackson. Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Snape lands a jab to the head.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Snape fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2# Snape misses the jab. Jackson misses with a right hand letting Snape counter with a right hand. Snape slips a jab from Jackson. Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range. Jackson misses with a straight right. Snape throws a big shot that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson is looking to slow Snape down with leg kicks. Jackson throws a hook but Snape avoids it easily. Snape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Snape moved away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy. Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch. Snape cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sloppy strikes from Snape. Those never looked like landing. #T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a right hand and Snape counters with a nice uppercut. Snape ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Snape is out of range. Snape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.#CL2# Snape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snape lands a shoulder strike. Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Snape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Snape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head. Snape connects with a single shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snape. Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Good standup being displayed there by Snape as he connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson throws a jab when Snape was well out of range. Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Snape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice defenses there by Jackson. Snape moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Nice defenses there by Snape. Jackson dips to his left and cracks Snape with an uppercut! Snape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Snape misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snape moves away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Snape dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Snape throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to John Snape. Well Snape 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snape! John Snape decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1# Mixler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snape takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT# It looks like John Snape has been cut. Mixler tries to clinch but Snape is having none of it. Some wild striking there from Mixler.
Snape fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Snape dodges the punch combination from Mixler.
#CL2# Snape has closed the distance and engaged Mixler in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snape swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixler uses good head movement to avoid it. Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Mixler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Mixler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mixler scores with a one two! Snape had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mixler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Snape closes the distance and clinches. Mixler can't break the clinch.
#BC# Mixler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mixler looks to land a combination. Snape sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Mixler fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Mixler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mixler doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Mixler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Snape instigates a clinch. Snape working aggressively here.
Snape wants to get back to striking at distance but Mixler won't allow it.
Snape swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2# Snape pulls guard effortlessly. Snape pulls Mixler in close to prevent any damage. Mixler wants to stand but Snape has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Snape has his hands on Mixler's head, controlling the position. Snape's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Mixler preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snape has his hands on Mixler's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Snape clinches up against the cage. Snape jumps guard but Mixler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mixler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snape working aggressively here.
Snape tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snape working aggressively here.
Snape lands with a short head shot on the inside. Snape prevents Mixler from breaking the clinch.#TD2# Snape manages to pull guard.
#T4# Snape 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.#SU# Mixler gets to his feet - Snape follows without any prompting. Mixler throws a right and a left that Snape avoids nicely. Mixler is breathing heavily. Snape takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A combination from Mixler does no damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy.#CL2# Snape has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Snape has Mixler pressed against the cage, preventing Mixler from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A quick uppercut on the inside from Snape. Snape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mixlers head. Mixler is trying to break the clinch but Snape has him pressed against the cage. Snape lands a hook that snaps the head of Mixler backwards. Snape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snape working aggressively here.
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 Maximillian Mixler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on John Snape's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Mixler moves in looking to clinch but Snape pushes him off. Mixler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Snape counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snape. Snape swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixler uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Snape jumps guard.
Mixler wanted to stand there but Snape had control of the position. Snape pulls Mixler in close to his closed guard and prevents Mixler from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snape is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Snape is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1# Snape thows a huge punch but Mixler dodges it nicely.
Mixler is staying active underneath Snape, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Snape tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mixler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Snape sitting and controlling from the half guard. Snape landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Snape thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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. Snape wants to control but Mixler is keeping him busy. Snape trying to pass the guard but Mixler defending well. Mixler taking some punishment here, with Snape in his half guard. Snape with the ground and pound but Mixler uses the opportunity to regain guard. Snape won't allow Mixler to get back to his feet. Snape scoring with punches to the head and body. Snape pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mixler is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Snape closes the distance and clinches. Mixler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snape misses with some punches.
#T3# Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. Snape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mixler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Snape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Snape manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mixler stopping the sweep attempt from Snape. Snape manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mixler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mixler keeping moving, preventing Snape from controlling successfully. Snape stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mixler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Snape lands a couple of digs. Snape content to stall in guard here. Snape looking to pass the guard. Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mixler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snape. Snape postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Snape stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mixler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snape throwing strikes but missing. Snape wants to control from the top but Mixler keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Snape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Snape's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Snape instigates a clinch. Mixler is trying to break free. Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
Mixler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mixler backwards. Snape misses with a hook from the clinch. Snape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mixler blocks an uppercut.
John Snape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# Snape breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mixler throws a right and a left that Snape avoids nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy. Mixler wants to clinch. Snape now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Mixler doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
#T1# Mixler misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Snape closes the distance and clinches. Mixler tries to break free but Snape pushes him back against the cage. Snape can't break the clinch.
Mixler wants to break free but Snape has control.
Mixler wants to break free but Snape has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Snape lands an uppercut. Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixler. #BC2# Snape breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Mixler tries to keep at a distance but Snape has taken the fight into the clinch. Mixler blocking some punches.
Snape keeps control of Mixler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short right from Snape. #T2# Snape throws a head punch that misses. Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
Mixler wants to break free but Snape has control.
Snape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snape misses with some punches.
Snape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mixler's efforts to push away. Snape pushes Mixler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mixler has had enough of the clinch but Snape keeps him there for the moment. A frustrated look appears on Snape's face as he tries to break the clinch. Snape tries to pull guard but Mixler holds him up against the cage and eventually Snape drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Snape manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Snape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mixler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snape's guard.#T3# Snape seems keen to control Mixler's posture. Snape looking for a sweep. Not yet Snape, not yet. Snape has a closed guard, preventing Mixler from standing up. #SU# Mixler stands up from Snape's guard - Mixler perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Snape showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mixler.
Maximillian Mixler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mixler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Snape clinches. A shot in the inside from Snape. Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Snape jumps guard but Mixler stands there with Snape around his waist. Snape gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snape. A head punch on the inside from Snape fails to land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snape misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Snape.
Snape throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! John Snape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Snape 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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snape!
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