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Event:
FFA 23:
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
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. #T3#
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.
#TD#
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.#REVB##T4#
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! #REVR#
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.
#R2#
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.
#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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.
#T1#
Salieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#REVB##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!#REVB#
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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Event:
FFA 15: The Awakening
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snake.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Snake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snake is in Jackson's guard.
Snake trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Snake wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake pulls Jackson in to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snake wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Snake lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snake throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.#T3#
Snake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snake.
Snake throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snake misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Snake slips the punch.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Snake slips under a jab.
Donk. Jackson catches Snake right on the button with a cross.
Snake misses with a wild combination.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Snake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solid Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws a jab when Snake was well out of range.
Snake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Snake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Snake misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snake throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snake.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snake tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Snake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snake.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.#ROC2#
Snake is rocked!
Snake drops his hands momentarily. Jackson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Snake staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Snake doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jackson!
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 3
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snake moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Mason throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mason moves away from the strike by Snake.
Mason was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Mason misses.
Snake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Snake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snake misses with the ground and pound.
Snake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason parries the strikes from Snake easily there. Snake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
#SUB#
Snake goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snake's guard! Nice work there by Mason!
Mason wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #T1#
Snake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snake has his hands clasped together around Mason's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position.
Mason trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Snake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Snake cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason is trying to keep Snake in close.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aaron Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason tried to score with a low kick but Snake checks it.
Mason misses with a low kick. #TD#
Snake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snake is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snake in particular looking to stall.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solid Snake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Mason.
Mason feints and then cracks Snake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snake down.
Mason moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Snake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mason is trying to defend but Snake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Mason wants to control but Snake passes into side.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control.
Snake working the body and head with strikes.
Snake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mason felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Solid Snake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snake misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Snake cracks Mason with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Snake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snake wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Snake cracks Mason with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mason is letting Snake control him for a moment. #T3#
Snake cracks Mason with a big right hand but Mason just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Snake remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Snake with the ground and pound but Mason regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mason trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Snake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snake.
Mason tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake passes to full mount!
Snake wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Snake misses with the combination.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
#TD#
Snake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snake working the ground and pound but Mason is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Snake tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Mason defending against the ground and pound.
Snake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mason sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Snake working the ground and pound but Mason is defending the strikes.
Mason wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Snake sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Snake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mason wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake grinds an elbow into Mason's temple.
Mason wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake taking a breather here.
Aaron Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Snake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mason avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snake.
Snake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mason some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Snake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Snake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mason parries the strikes from Snake easily there. Snake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
#T3#
Snake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mason!
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Mason taking shots to the head.
Snake wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is bucking up trying to escape but Snake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
A big strike lands for Snake! That's really hurt Mason and he's turned his back - Snake keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Snake jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solid Snake!
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Event:
FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Snake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snake goes for a double leg but Draganov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Draganov continues to drive forward.
Draganov misses with an uppercut.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draganov cracks Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draganov drops his hands momentarily and Snake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Draganov.
Snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draganov circles away quickly and effectively.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Draganov manages to circle out of the way.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Draganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Draganov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snake in his tracks.
Snake misses with a hook. Draganov ducked under it nicely.
Draganov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
As Draganov tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Draganov manages to avoid the attempt.
Draganov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Draganov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Draganov throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Draganov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draganov defending well as Snake loads up on a big left hand.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Draganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake slips a jab from Draganov.
A big left from Draganov misses.
Snake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake cracks Draganov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snake slips under a jab from Draganov.#TD#
Snake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Draganov was covering up waiting for the punch and Snake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draganov being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Draganov wants to stand up but Snake is controlling him.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake stops Draganov from standing up.
Draganov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draganov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snake.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Snake cracks Draganov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Draganov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Snake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake dodges the punch combination from Draganov.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Draganov manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snake walks into a straight right hand from Draganov.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draganov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Snake throws a right hand that Draganov ducks under and follows up with a left that Draganov also avoids with ease.
Snake misses with an uppercut.
Draganov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Draganov throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
Draganov avoids the body shot from Snake.
Draganov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
Draganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draganov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Draganov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draganov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snake throws a right and a left that Draganov avoids nicely.
Draganov throws out a powerful jab.
Draganov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Snake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake with shots to the head and body - Draganov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snake lands a nice shot to the head.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Draganov wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T3#
Snake throws some wild stikes that Draganov manages to avoid easily.
Draganov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Draganov blocking the ground and pound.
Snake breaks from Draganov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snake tries to control but Draganov wriggling away.
Snake lands a big elbow.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Draganov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Snake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Draganov tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.#T4#
Snake unloads with some shots from mount but Draganov bucks and avoids them well.
Snake with the ground and pound from mount.
Snake lands with some strikes.
Snake throws some wild stikes that Draganov manages to avoid easily.
Snake looking to ground and pound but Draganov is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Draganov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snake.
Snake cracks Draganov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Snake slips a jab from Draganov.#TD#
Snake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Draganov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Draganov is not content to let Snake control the position.
Snake misses with the ground and pound.
Draganov is not content to let Snake control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake working the ground and pound but Draganov is defending the strikes. #T1#
Draganov defending against the ground and pound.
Snake throws a strike aimed at the side of Draganov's head but Draganov avoids it well.
Solid Snake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Snake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Draganov wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Draganov defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Snake crashes against the mat.
Snake working away.
Snake throws an elbow but Draganov slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Draganov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snake looks up at the clock and then as Draganov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Snake controlling from side mount.
Snake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Snake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Draganov is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Snake are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Snake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Draganov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Draganov defending against the ground and pound.
Snake wants to control but Draganov is keeping him busy.
Snake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Draganov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Draganov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Draganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Draganov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Draganov trying to control but Snake postures up.
Snake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draganov won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Draganov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solid Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solid Snake!
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Event:
Junior Masters of MMA Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicious .#TD#
Snake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicious defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicious is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicious wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Vicious is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Snake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vicious is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snake. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vicious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake.
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vicious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snake winds up and cracks Vicious with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snake lands with a punch from half guard.
Vicious is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicious avoid being mounted?
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vicious is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Vicious is working away. #T3##SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura but Vicious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vicious can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vicious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vicious is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snake controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vicious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snake swinging wildly here.
Vicious scores with a nice strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snake throws a combination that misses
and Vicious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Snake does no damage.
Vicious looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
Snake slips a straight right by Vicious .
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vicious .
Vicious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
As Vicious tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Vicious manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Vicious 's shoulder, as Vicious tries to avoid the shot.
Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vicious .
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Vicious sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Snake does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Vicious .
Solid Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.#T1#
Jab, jab by Snake - just one landing. #TD#
Snake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vicious looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vicious is not content to let Snake control the position. #SUB#
Snake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snake tries to score with some ground and pound. Vicious controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake in side control, throwing shots but Vicious defends. #T2#
Snake throws an elbow but Vicious slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vicious defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake lands a nice forearm strike.
Snake takes a little break here. Vicious wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicious keeps working.
Snake fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snake working the strikes but Vicious uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicious keeps working.
Vicious tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Snake lands with a punch from half guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard but Vicious defending well.
Vicious is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vicious is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snake misses with a takedown
and Vicious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vicious misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vicious showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Vicious throws out a counter right but Snake avoids it with no problem.
Solid Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake throws a shot from downtown. Vicious moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
That's time! Snake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicious . Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake blocks a jab.
Vicious misses with a body shot.
As Vicious tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Vicious manages to avoid the attempt.
Vicious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vicious misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicious lands an overhand right.
Snake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vicious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Snake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vicious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Vicious moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Vicious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Snake scores with a four punch combination!
Snake slips under a jab.
Snake throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Vicious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sic Vicious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vicious misses with a hook. Snake ducked under it nicely.
Snake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snake shoots in but Vicious avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vicious scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sic Vicious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Vicious .
A swing and a miss from Snake.
Vicious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sic Vicious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vicious counters with a nice uppercut.
Snake throws a body punch but Vicious moves out of range.
Snake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vicious was well out of range. Poor timing from Snake.
Snake misses with an uppercut
and Vicious counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Snake is rocked!#T3#
Vicious misses with a looping left.
Snake misses with a wild combination.
Vicious cracks Snake on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Snake falls backwards against the cage. Vicious follows up with more strikes that drop Snake to his knees. Vicious keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Snake! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sic Vicious !
Sic Vicious seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Snake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordon.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordon missing with a left hand there. Snake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Snake slips a jab from Jordon.
Jordon avoids the body shot from Snake.
Jordon throws a body kick that misses.
Jordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordon.
Snake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snake moves away.
Jordon misses with a looping right.
Jordon connects with a right hand. Snake shakes it off.
Jordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Snake dodges the punch combination from Jordon.
Jordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordon. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Jordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordon feints a counter leg kick.
Snake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jordon throws out a leg kick but Snake moves out of range and Jordon only half commits.
Jordon tests Snake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordon.
James Jordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Snake.
Snake misses with a few strikes there.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordon counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Jordon misses the shot to the body.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Snake misses.
Jordon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A cross from Jordon lands.
Jordon lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jordon manages to circle out of the way.
Jordon just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordon. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
Snake throws a series of punches but Jordon moves out of range.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordon.#T3#
Jordon misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Snake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordon on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordon's guard now, I'm sure.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jordon on the ground.#SUB2#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Snake stands up over Jordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Snake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jordon keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Snake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jordon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Snake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jordon pulls down on the head and he's put Snake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Jordon!
A very excited looking James Jordon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Snake looking to score a takedown here. Fillipe is defending well but Snake drives through and ends up in Fillipe 's guard.
Snake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Fillipe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Snake wants to stand up but Fillipe is controlling him.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Fillipe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snake controls Fillipe momentarily but Fillipe frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillipe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake looking to control.
Fillipe wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.#T1#
Snake looking to control.
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fillipe is one step ahead there.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake keeping full guard, as Fillipe tries to pass.
Fillipe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snake tries to get out of the position.
Fillipe won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Fillipe shoots in.
Fillipe looks winded!
Fillipe shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fillipe defending well as Snake loads up on a big left hand.
Fillipe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snake defends well and Fillipe ends up having to push Snake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solid Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Fillipe .
Fillipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snake throws out the jab. #T2#
Fillipe moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Fillipe feints the counter takedown.
Snake throws a shot from downtown. Fillipe moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Snake darts in and clinches Fillipe up against the cage.
Snake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snake misses with the head strike.
Snake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fillipe is defending well for now.
Snake throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Snake wants the takedown. Fillipe is fighting it off but Snake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fillipe 's guard against the cage.
Snake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake cracks Fillipe with a solid left hand.#T3#
Snake wants to control from the top but Fillipe keeps moving.
Snake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fillipe has momentary wrist control but Snake slips an elbow through the middle.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fillipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake trying to control but Fillipe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fillipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snake throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Snake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fillipe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Snake, into his guard. #REVB#
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Fillipe tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake is trying to control the position but Fillipe postures up.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fillipe manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Snake does no damage.
Fillipe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snake is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Snake shoots in and gets a takedown into Fillipe 's guard.
Snake wants to control from the top but Fillipe keeps moving.
Snake postures up in Fillipe 's guard and throws a big left but Fillipe blocks it.
Snake trying to control but Fillipe is working from the bottom.
Snake throws an elbow that misses. Fillipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snake's guard. Nice move by Fillipe !#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fillipe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fillipe wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Snake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fillipe is controlling him.
Snake is trying to keep Fillipe in close.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fillipe advances to half guard.
Fillipe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Fillipe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snake is looking to control Fillipe 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Fillipe not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fillipe blocking some punches.
Fillipe is working for takedown but Snake is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Snake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Fillipe keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Fillipe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Snake trying to control the position.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Snake keeping full guard, as Fillipe tries to pass.
Fillipe preventing the sweep.
Fillipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juan Fillipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snake wants to sweep here but Fillipe controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Fillipe is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Fillipe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fillipe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fillipe is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake wants to control but Fillipe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snake is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fillipe trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake trying to control but Fillipe postures up.
Fillipe is taking a breather. Snake 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Fillipe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fillipe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch.
Fillipe blocks an uppercut.
Snake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fillipe prevents it.
Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake throws an elbow but it misses.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fillipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a punch on the inside.
Fillipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snake tries to score a body lock takedown but Fillipe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solid Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fillipe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.#T1#
Snake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fillipe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snake misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Snake fails to land.
Snake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fillipe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Snake misses.
Despite the aggression on Fillipe 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Fillipe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fillipe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Snake is trying to keep Fillipe in close.
Fillipe is looking to stand up but Snake won't let him. #T2#
Fillipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fillipe 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.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fillipe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Fillipe tries to move to mount but Snake blocks the move with his legs.
Fillipe trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake wants to control but Fillipe postures up.#T3#
Snake tries to buck Fillipe off but Fillipe is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake prevents Fillipe from improving position.
Snake struggling a bit here.
Fillipe works to advance to full mount. Snake defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snake is trying to escape the mount.
Fillipe controlling the pace for now.
Snake wants to hold on but Fillipe pushes him away.
Fillipe content just to control the position here.
Snake can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fillipe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fillipe fails to advance to Snake's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Fillipe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fillipe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Solid Snake!
Juan Fillipe was interviewed post fight and said 'congrats for ur win James, great work and I wish u the best""" My fans am sorry and hope to do better next time!!!!!!??'.
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