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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
It appears Snow was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Snow's body.
Snow connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Snow.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Snow's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snow doesn't seem phased though.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.#T1#
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Johnson has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Snow tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Snow.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson pushes Snow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Snow.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson works on Snow's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snow up against the cage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Snow wants to break free but Johnson has control.
#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Snow.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snow throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Snow walks into a jab.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snow takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Snow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson dominated that 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.#R2#
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Snow can't break the clinch.
Johnson'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.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Snow tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#T1#
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Snow can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Snow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Snow manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one. #T2#
Johnson takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donk. Johnson catches Snow right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Snow is rocked!
Johnson with a jab.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Snow is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Johnson!
Ricardo Johnson 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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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Snow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nakamura landing strikes.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snow tries to escape but Nakamura is in control. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura scores with punches from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nakamura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nakamura controls the position from side control.
Nakamura grinds an elbow into Snow's temple.
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC2#Snow is rocked!
Snow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakamura connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Snow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura cracks Snow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakamura scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Snow is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nakamura can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
An out of breath Rinya Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow connects with a high kick.
Snow tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Snow misses.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Snow throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
Snow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asakura cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snow throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhi Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Asakura tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snow lands with a kick to the temple. Asakura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow misses with a kick to the body.
Snow avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Despite the aggression on Snow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura prevents Snow from breaking the clinch.
Asakura prevents Snow from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Asakura dives in and scores a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asakura controls the pace.#T2#
Asakura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura wants to stand but Snow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asakura is controlling him. #ES2#
Snow kicks Asakura off and gets to his feet.
Asakura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow scores with a three punch combo!
Asakura misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Asakura blocks a head kick by Snow.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow throws a combination. Asakura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura slips under a jab from Snow.#T4#
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Snow lands a head kick!
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow connects with a jab.
Asakura throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Snow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asakura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makhi Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asakura tries to move into range but Snow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Asakura darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Snow tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snow lands a head kick. Asakura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snow has time to react.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Snow.
Asakura clobbers Snow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asakura walks into a jab.#T1#
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow counters with a body kick.
Snow thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Makhi Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Asakura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Snow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow slips under a jab from Asakura.
Snow counters with a body kick.
Asakura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snow's head backwards.
Asakura throws a front kick that sends Snow stumbling back into the cage.
Asakura throws a lazy body kick
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Snow misses.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asakura has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
Snow cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Snow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Asakura 's knee.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Asakura 's knee. #T4#
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Snow slips a jab from Asakura.
Snow feints a jab promting Asakura to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Asakura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Asakura misses with a jab to the body
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow lands with a nice body kick.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makhi Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Snow lands with a nice combination. Asakura backs away looking to recover.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snow punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura fails to land the takedown.
As Asakura backs off Snow throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Asakura throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Snow avoids the head kick by Asakura.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Snow avoids the head kick by Asakura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
Snow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snow is looking to slow Asakura down with leg kicks.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a body kick that stops Asakura in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Snow thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Snow connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Snow tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snow feints a counter leg kick.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura lands with a cross.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.#T3#
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Snow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asakura.
Snow throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Asakura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Snow misses.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing. #T4#
Asakura slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snow throws out a powerful jab.
Asakura slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asakura is out of range and Snow settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Kai Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snow. Snow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Snow looks to move away, Asakura throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makhi Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhi Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snow 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makhi Snow!
Makhi Snow thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 36
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
A left and a right from Snow both land. Nice combination.
Snow throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Snow catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson sizes up Snow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow thinks about the counter body kick.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Snow misses with a wild combination.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson stalls.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Snow can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Snow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Snow can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Snow in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Snow working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Johnson pushes Snow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Johnson stalling.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Johnson taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow can't break the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snow up against the cage.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #T2#
Snow is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow is trying to break free.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson has Snow pressed against the cage, preventing Snow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snow up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snow's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Snow is rocked!
Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Snow throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Ricardo Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.#T1#
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big uppercut that drops Snow! More strikes from Johnson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Snow lies dazed against the cage as Johnson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Johnson!
A less than humble Ricardo Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Kampf throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Kampf misses with the combination.
Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Kampf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kampf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kampf duly obliges.
Snow throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease.
Kampf misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kampf misses.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Kampf misses.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Kampf has been cut.
Kampf throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kampf tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snow works Kampf's body with a nice hook.
Kampf looks winded!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow feints a jab promting Kampf to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kampf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Kampf is rocked!
Kampf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampf is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kampf stumbling backwards into the cage! Kampf bounces back off the cage towards Snow, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Snow lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Snow celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makhi Snow!
Our winner, Makhi Snow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Wan misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a solid body kick.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makhi Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wan misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Snow scores with a nice body kick.
Snow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow feints a jab promting Wan to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Snow throws a series of punches but Wan avoids them all with ease.
Snow backing away here, and Wan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wan moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Wan lands with a right hand.
Wan lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover.
Wan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wan stalks Snow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snow's face. Snow staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow with the inside leg kick.
Wan throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow punishes Wan's body with a nice straight punch.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wan takes a step back to recover.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Wan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
Wan throws a series of strikes that have Snow backpedaling.
Snow throws a head kick that Wan semi-blocks.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snow throws a head kick that misses
and Wan counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Snow throws the left hand but Wan avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Wan throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wan at a distance.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wan.
Snow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Wan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow is looking to wear down Wan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wan throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Wan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Snow misses
and Wan counters with a left and a right that stings Snow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Nice shot lands for Wan.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Wan digs a good body shot into Snow's ribs.
Wan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wan throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Wan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wan swinging wildly here.
As Wan looks to move away, Snow throws a big counter combo but Wan just gets out of the way.
Wan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snow - that will leave a mark!
Snow lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Wan cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wan throws a one two combo.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wan scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snow back to the cage. Wan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
A head kick by Snow misses
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Snow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wan.
Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wan.
Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Wan. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Wan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Wan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wan.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Wan unleashes a big counter combination but Snow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wan catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan with a nice cross.
Wan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Wan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wan thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Wan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Wan.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Wan.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wan manages to avoid it.
Wan jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Wan misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Wan backing up. Wan nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan with a nice cross.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Wan.
#T4#
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Wan.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wan cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Wan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan tries a quick counter leg kick but Snow is wise to it.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhi Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huan Wan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schwinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Schwinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Schwinn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Schwinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Schwinn throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schwinn's guard. Nice move by Snow!#REVB#
Schwinn has a closed guard, preventing Snow from standing up.
Schwinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Schwinn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schwinn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwinn tries to get out of the position.
Snow is looking to stand up but Schwinn won't let him.
Schwinn seems keen to control Snow's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snow slips a jab from Schwinn.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwinn's sensitive parts.
Schwinn avoids a kick to the body.
Makhi Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwinn moves away.
Snow throws a right hand that Schwinn ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwinn also avoids with ease.
Schwinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Snow.
Schwinn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Schwinn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Schwinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow throws a combination. Schwinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schwinn takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Schwinn is rocked!
Schwinn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Schwinn pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow tries to break free but Schwinn pushes him back against the cage.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn is controlling him.#BC#
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwinn. #T4#
Snow lands a head kick!
Oh Schwinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Schwinn seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Schwinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwinn has a takedown stuffed.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schwinn looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Snow throws a series of punches but Schwinn avoids them all with ease.
Schwinn shoots in looking for a takedown but Snow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwinn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makhi Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Schwinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snow wants it to stay on the feet.
Makhi Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snow.
Schwinn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow throws a head kick that Schwinn semi-blocks.
Schwinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schwinn darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Snow is trying to push Schwinn away but Schwinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Schwinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Schwinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Schwinn closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the cage.
Schwinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Schwinn.
Schwinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwinn won't allow it.
Schwinn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snow after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schwinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwinn has double underhooks. #T2#
Schwinn misses with an elbow strike.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn has him pressed against the cage.
Schwinn tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwinn drops back down to his feet.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn is controlling him.#BC#
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow lands a high kick!
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Snow can't break the clinch.
Schwinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwinn fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Schwinn manages to break the clinch.
Schwinn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snow eats them both and turns towards Schwinn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Snow lands with a kick to the temple. Schwinn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schwinn goes for a double leg but Snow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snow continues to drive forward.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwinn won't allow it.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Schwinn manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Schwinn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Snow connects with a high kick.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Snow lands a big head kick that sends Schwinn tumbling to the mat! Snow takes a step backwards and waves Schwinn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Schwinn clinches. #BC#
Schwinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Schwinn. Schwinn maintains the clinch. #TD#
Schwinn decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makhi Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Schwinn has managed to clinch.
Schwinn is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Schwinn keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow wants to break free but Schwinn has control.
Come on Schwinn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Snow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwinn prevents Snow from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to circle away but Schwinn has him pinned against the cage.
Snow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schwinn.
#BC#
Schwinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schwinn. That did some damage!
A combination from Snow does no damage. #CL#
Schwinn pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Schwinn has the dominant position.
Schwinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Schwinn keeps him there for the moment.
Schwinn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Snow avoiding damage as Schwinn throws knees to the body.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Schwinn has the dominant position.#BC#
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow misses with the combination.
Schwinn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow connects with the punch.
Schwinn throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Schwinn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Schwinn has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Schwinn down.
Schwinn throws a lazy head kick
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwinn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwinn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow lands a brutal head kick. Schwinn looks out on his feet and Snow throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Makhi Snow!
A victorious Makhi Snow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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