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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Basciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Basciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow closes the distance and clinches up with Basciano, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes Basciano against the cage but Basciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is trying to get an arm triangle but Basciano is defending well.
Basciano really is a fat lump.
Basciano tries to escape but Snow is in control.
Snow works to advance to full mount. Basciano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Basciano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Basciano regains half guard.
Basciano is pressing down on Snow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Basciano is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
Snow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snow has managed to get both his arms back between Basciano's legs - danger averted.
Snow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basciano has his foot on Snow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snow works his way back into a safe position though.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Basciano has wrist control.
Snow stops Basciano from standing up.
Basciano is breathing heavily.
Snow is in close to Basciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Basciano.
Basciano has his takedown stuffed
and Snow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Basciano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vincent Basciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Basciano's half guard.
Snow lands strikes from half guard.
Basciano tries to kick Snow off in order to stand up. Snow Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basciano is trying to get back to half guard.
Snow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Basciano looking for a sweep but Snow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Snow wants to finish this one by submission but Basciano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Snow.
Basciano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Basciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basciano can't escape the position.
Snow content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Snow might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Snow prevents Basciano from getting the reversal.
Basciano is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Snow has taken his back!
Snow has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Basciano.
Snow lands strikes to the head.
What can Basciano do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Snow keeps control of the position as Basciano tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snow trying to control.
Basciano grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Basciano looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Snow keeps control of the position as Basciano tries to break free.
Basciano is trying to stand back up.
Snow wants to control but Basciano is keeping busy.
Snow is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Basciano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Basciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Basciano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snow manages to break the clinch.
Basciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snow.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Basciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Basciano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snow.
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basciano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Basciano backing up. Basciano nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Basciano sprawls well initially but Snow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow trying to pass the guard but Basciano defending well.
Snow is looking to take a break and control but Basciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snow is taking a breather. Basciano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snow prevents Basciano from improving his position.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Basciano keeps working.
Snow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Basciano kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Basciano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Basciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basciano is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
Basciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Basciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basciano being controlled here, momentarily.
Basciano looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basciano wants to stand up but Snow is controlling him.
Basciano working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Basciano is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snow stopping the sweep attempt from Basciano.
Snow won't allow Basciano to get back to his feet.
Basciano being controlled here, momentarily.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Basciano throws a lazy head kick
and Snow counters by moving into the clinch.
Basciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Basciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snow has Basciano pushed against the cage.
Snow pulls guard effortlessly.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Snow lands a high kick!
Snow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Basciano darts in trying to clinch
and Snow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basciano tries to kick Snow off but Snow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snow slows the pace down in half guard.
Basciano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow trying to control from half guard but Basciano is working away.
Basciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Snow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Basciano walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Snow works Basciano's body with a nice hook.
Snow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Basciano's waist but Basciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snow off to one side.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Basciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
Vincent Basciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Basciano wants to get back to his feet.
Basciano looking for submissions off his back.
Basciano is trying to stand back up but Snow is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basciano actively working from the bottom here.
Basciano missing with punches from the bottom.
Basciano misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basciano misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Basciano misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Basciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basciano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snow.
Basciano tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Basciano drops back down to his feet.
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basciano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basciano looking for a takedown.
Basciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snow walks away with a smile on his face. Basciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Basciano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Basciano was not able to check.
Basciano misses with a double jab
and Snow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Basciano wants a takedown.
Snow decides to pull guard.
Snow trying to keep a closed guard but Basciano is proving a slippery customer.
Basciano tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom.
Basciano is fighting to break Snow's control of his arms but Snow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent Basciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basciano throws and elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Basciano's guard. Nice move by Snow!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
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