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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salieri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Cellos - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solid Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salieri.
Snake misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Snake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salieri.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snake.
Nice shot by Salieri.
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Salieri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salieri manages to circle out of the way.
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri lands with a hook. Snake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
Salieri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snake takes a step back to recover.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake blocks a head kick by Salieri.
Salieri lands a jab to the head.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snake.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salieri.
Salieri shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Salieri postures up in Snake's guard and throws a big left but Snake blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake wants to stand up but Salieri is controlling him.
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Salieri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake throws a combination that misses
and Salieri counters with a straight right hand.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.
Snake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salieri under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Snake.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Salieri gets caught napping as Snake dives in and scores a takedown. Salieri manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
Salieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salieri is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salieri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salieri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Snake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salieri tries a quick counter leg kick but Snake is wise to it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salieri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snake swinging wildly here.
Snake looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri needs to keep his hands up - Snake had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake closes the distance and clinches up with Salieri, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes Salieri against the cage but Salieri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salieri counters with a nice body kick.
Salieri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snake misses with a left hand
and Salieri counters with a nice body kick.
Snake shoots for a takedown but Salieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salieri tries a quick counter leg kick but Snake is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solid Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Snake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salieri slips a jab from Snake.
Jab by Snake.
Snake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salieri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snake is looking to stand up but Salieri isn't so interested in that idea.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snake controlling Salieri's posture.
Salieri distracts Snake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Snake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snake pulls Salieri in close to his closed guard and prevents Salieri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salieri throwing strikes from guard but Snake blocks nicely.
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.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri moves out of range as Snake strikes.
And Salieri responds with a good body kick, but Snake manages to step out the way in time.
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Salieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Solid Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snake misses with a hook
and Salieri counters with a solid body kick.
Snake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Solid Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Snake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is trying to control. Salieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salieri wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Salieri gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salieri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake wants to hit a switch here but Salieri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snake there!
Snake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snake avoids a strike by Salieri and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Salieri's guard! Fantastic escape!
Salieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antonio Salieri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snake content to stall in guard here.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake distracts Salieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving.
Snake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salieri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salieri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snake is in close to Salieri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salieri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Snake throws an elbow that misses. Salieri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snake's guard. Nice move by Salieri!
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri postures up in Snake's guard and throws a big left but Snake blocks it.
Solid Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snake keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salieri 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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