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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Mercado.#CUT#It looks like Panished Snake has been cut.
Snake misses with a straight right.
Snake dives in and grabs Mercado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercado pushes down on Snake's head and hops out.
Snake tries to bum rush Mercado with a series of wild strikes but Mercado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercado misses the target.
Mercado closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Snake out cold! Snake corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrese Mercado! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kombate throws out the jab.
Kombate misses with an uppercut. Snake saw that one coming.
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Kombate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the liver by Kombate. Beautiful body shot.
Kombate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kombate lands a jab to the head.
Snake gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kombate gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLeod with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacLeod jumps guard but Snake stands there with MacLeod around his waist. MacLeod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
Snake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod keeps control of Snake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod looking for a takedown.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake wants a takedown.
MacLeod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacLeod checks a leg kick.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snake. #BC#
MacLeod manages to break the clinch.
Snake blocks a head kick by MacLeod.
#T2##CL2#
Snake has managed to clinch.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snake effectively controlling the action here.
Snake avoiding damage.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Snake has the dominant position.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacLeod up against the cage.#T3#
Snake blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Snake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Snake pushes down on MacLeod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Snake is controlling him
#T4#
MacLeod tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Snake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Snake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacLeod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacLeod tries a knee to the head but Snake blocks it.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Snake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Angus MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Snake leaves MacLeod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces MacLeod off the cage and back into range.
MacLeod tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacLeod leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacLeod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! MacLeod avoids it this time.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense.
MacLeod is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panished Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Snake throws a head kick that misses.
Snake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Snake, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Snake against the cage but Snake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snake.#CUT2#It looks like Angus MacLeod has been cut.#T4#
Snake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus MacLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snake sprawls and moves away.
Snake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Snake gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snake.
A right hand to the body from Snake.
#T1#
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacLeod defends well and Snake ends up having to push MacLeod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Snake tries to get set, MacLeod tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Snake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Snake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Snake throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.#T3#
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacLeod.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Snake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Angus MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Snake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacLeod, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snake 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.
Good work by Snake as he checks the leg kick.
Snake shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That kick from Knight tenderised Snake's leg. Snake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snake lands a right hook to the body.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Snake ducks down to avoid it.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snake.
Knight throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Snake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Snake throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Snake is quick to defend against it.
Knight throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knight throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Knight misses.
A nice side step and Snake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snake is looking to land body kicks.
Troy Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Troy Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Snake on that attempt.
Troy Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panished Snake.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Snake moved away.
Knight sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Snake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Knight pushes Snake away with a front kick.
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!
Snake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight pushes Snake away with a front kick.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Snake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snake's sensitive parts. #T3#
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snake.
Knight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snake takes a step back to recover.
Knight has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Snake.
Knight scores with a one two! Snake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Snake is rocked!
Knight weaves into range and cracks Snake right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Snake goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Knight is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Knight! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Snake.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Snake gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Snake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fernandes lands a good elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fernandes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snake wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Fernandes is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake has wrist control.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by Snake.#T3#
Fernandes misses with a looping left.
Snake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snake after a bit of a struggle.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Snake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Snake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage, preventing Snake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Fernandes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernandes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Panished Snake will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes throws an off balance right hand
and Snake counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandes misses with a looping right.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Snake slips under a jab from Fernandes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Fernandes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
Snake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Snake clinches up with Fernandes and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Fernandes.
Fernandes trying to control the position but instead, Snake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernandes into the cage.#T2#
Fernandes stalls.
Fernandes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandes goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes misses the jab.
Panished Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick by Snake misses #CL2#
and Fernandes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandes.
Snake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandes tries to stall but Snake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Fernandes stalling in the clinch but Snake improves position.
Snake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snake as Fernandes tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Fernandes's head and hops out.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake slips a jab from Fernandes.
Snake moves away from the strike by Fernandes. #T4#
Fernandes misses with a double jab
and Fernandes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandes 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandes on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Fernandes has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snake. #ROC#Fernandes is rocked!#CL#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Snake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fernandes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snake to the mat. Snake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snake pushes Fernandes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Fernandes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernandes.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandes as he jumps to the side.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Fernandes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snake's guard.
Fernandes trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Snake wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to get back to his feet but Fernandes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernandes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.#CL#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snake is keeping busy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake lands an uppercut.
Fernandes wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Snake manages to get underhooks.
Snake has Fernandes pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Snake decides to pull guard.
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Snake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fernandes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snake stays in close to Fernandes's body and controls the position.
Fernandes looking to control.
Fernandes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernandes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Snake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernandes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Oscar Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snake has one foot on Fernandes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake! |
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