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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think bananasplits might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On a boat -. Cazares has chosen powershifter as his entrance music. Dino Cazares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Cazares!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bananasplits closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cazares wants to sweep but bananasplits has passed to side control!
Cazares parries the strikes from bananasplits easily there. bananasplits is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cazares to escape.
Cazares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with bananasplits. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
bananasplits lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cazares down.
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.
Cazares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but bananasplits wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cazares is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
bananasplits goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cazares has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for bananasplits but great work by Cazares.
bananasplits sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
bananasplits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cazares throwing shots but bananasplits is blocking nicely.
Cazares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
bananasplits trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
bananasplits trying to control from the bottom.
bananasplits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bananasplits shoots in but Cazares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Cazares.
A left lands for Cazares.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cazares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cazares feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends bananasplits sprawling to the canvas! bananasplits rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cazares finish him?!
bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cazares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by bananasplits.
bananasplits shoots in but Cazares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cazares loads up on a big right hand but bananasplits slips the punch.
bananasplits closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cazares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cazares can't break the clinch.
bananasplits tries for a takedown. No joy.
bananasplits can't get the takedown.
bananasplits is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cazares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cazares tries to circle away but bananasplits has him pinned against the cage.
bananasplits tries for a takedown but Cazares manages to get underhooks.
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!
bananasplits wants a takedown but no success here.
Cazares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cazares wants to get back to striking at distance but bananasplits won't allow it.
bananasplits has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cazares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cazares working hard to break the clinch.
bananasplits has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cazares regains guard immediately.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cazares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cazares keeping moving, preventing bananasplits from controlling successfully.
bananasplits 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares wants to sweep here but bananasplits controlling him for the moment.
Cazares being controlled here, momentarily.
Cazares trying to keep a closed guard but bananasplits is proving a slippery customer.
Cazares working a defensive guard but bananasplits manages to pass into side control anyway.
bananasplits wants to control for a moment but Cazares uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cazares wants to control but bananasplits is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cazares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but bananasplits scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cazares is looking for a sweep. bananasplits is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bananasplits takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bananasplits landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cazares taking some punishment here, with bananasplits in his half guard.
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 snoork bananasplits will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Cazares does no damage.
bananasplits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cazares pinned against the cage. Cazares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bananasplits tries to clinch up.
snoork bananasplits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cazares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cazares throws a body punch but bananasplits moves out of range.
Cazares looks to throw the jab but bananasplits is out of range.
bananasplits closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cazares circles away.
bananasplits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cazares tries to avoid it but bananasplits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cazares to the ground. Cazares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cazares throws the left hand but bananasplits avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Cazares.
Cazares throws out a powerful jab.
bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cazares swings for the body but bananasplits moves out of range.
Cazares misses with the combination.
bananasplits dodges the punch combination from Cazares.
bananasplits slips a jab from Cazares.
Cazares throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by bananasplits.
Dino Cazares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bananasplits tries to clinch but Cazares moves out of range.
bananasplits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cazares pinned against the cage. Cazares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cazares looks to land a left hand but bananasplits moved out of range nicely.
Cazares just misses with a punch to the body.
bananasplits drives through and clinches with Cazares against the cage.
bananasplits is working for takedown but Cazares is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bananasplits is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
bananasplits has Cazares pressed against the cage, preventing Cazares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cazares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cazares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
bananasplits is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cazares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cazares tries to break free but bananasplits pushes him back against the cage.
bananasplits is working for takedown but Cazares is calmly controlling the position for now.
bananasplits tries for a takedown. No joy.
bananasplits tries for a takedown but Cazares manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits can't get the takedown.
bananasplits prevents Cazares from breaking the clinch.
Cazares stops a takedown attempt from bananasplits.
Cazares is trying to break free.
Cazares wants to break the clinch but can't.
bananasplits has Cazares pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cazares manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
bananasplits goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cazares prevents it.
bananasplits keeps control of Cazares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bananasplits has Cazares pressed against the cage, preventing Cazares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
bananasplits keeps control of Cazares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cazares is trying to break free.
bananasplits has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cazares regains guard immediately.
Cazares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cazares keeping moving, preventing bananasplits from controlling successfully.
bananasplits throws a big right hand that misses.
bananasplits trying to control the position from guard on top but Cazares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bananasplits drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cazares dives on top into guard.
Cazares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bananasplits is keeping the position for now.
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.
bananasplits working for a triangle but Cazares defends it easily.
Cazares wants to stand but bananasplits has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
bananasplits tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cazares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cazares chips away with some ground and pound.
Cazares wanted to stand there but bananasplits had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now bananasplits is on top in guard.
Cazares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Cazares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
bananasplits shoots for a double leg takedown but Cazares sprawls well. He's pushed bananasplits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cazares gets caught flat footed, as bananasplits shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
bananasplits postures up and lands a big shot to Cazares's brow.
bananasplits throwing strikes from guard but Cazares blocks nicely.
Cazares is controlling bananasplits's posture.
bananasplits chips away with some ground and pound.
Cazares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cazares keeping moving, preventing bananasplits from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as bananasplits accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
snoork bananasplits overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bananasplits drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cazares looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cazares looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cazares!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bananasplits sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cazares thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing bananasplits to regain full guard.
Cazares trying to control the position from guard on top but bananasplits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bananasplits lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cazares!
Cazares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits looking for a guillotine from mount but Cazares is having none of it.
bananasplits looking to ground and pound but Cazares is blocking nicely.
Cazares is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cazares can do anything to dispel that myth.
bananasplits wants to control the pace but Cazares is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares wants to control but bananasplits is having none of it.
bananasplits throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
bananasplits punching from mount but Cazares doing a good job of avoiding damage.
bananasplits breaks from Cazares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
bananasplits raining down shots from the mount!
bananasplits wants to control the pace but Cazares is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cazares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
bananasplits connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
bananasplits can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cazares is looking to escape.
bananasplits throws some wild stikes that Cazares manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
snoork bananasplits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bananasplits 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... snoork bananasplits!
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