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Event:
VFC 60 Alkoun vs Izzy
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Snake.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snake.
Aki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aki shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snake misses with a leg kick.
Aki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aki off to one side.
Aki fails with the takedown
and Snake counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snake.
Aki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Aki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snake to the mat! Snake manages to get full guard.
Aki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aki controlling the position easily from mount.
Aki unloading with bombs!#T2#
Snake trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aki landing strikes from the mount.
Aki postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Snake in real trouble here! The ref calls for Snake to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
During a confident post fight interview, Purple Aki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 48 Get in the Cage
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva blocks a head kick by Snake.
Snake sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Snake avoids it this time.
Snake scores with a nice body kick.
Silva wants to clinch but Snake slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snake 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 Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snake counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Snake slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Snake sprawls well.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Snake.
Snake throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
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 tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Snake. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerson Silva.
Snake scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick from Snake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snake defends it well.
Snake thumps Silva with a low kick.#T2#
Snake throws a nice head kick!
Silva cracks Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Snake jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
And Snake counters with a quick kick to the body but Silva blocks it.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Snake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snake.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snake. Snake obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Snake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snake.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnake.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Snake counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Snake pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Snake tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snake.
Snake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Snake counters with a solid body kick.
Silva dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
David Snake is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Snake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Snake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A head kick misses from Snake.
Silva tries to clinch
and Snake counters with a body kick. #TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva prevents Snake from getting back to his feet.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Snake blocks nicely.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silva pushes down on Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Snake is blocking nicely.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
Snake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#T3#
Snake misses with a body kick.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerson Silva.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Snake counters with a solid body kick.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snake misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Snake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snake.
Snake throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Snake tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Silva working Snake over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Snake ducks down to avoid it.
Snake lands a high kick!
Snake throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snake.
Snake throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva avoids the head kick by Snake.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Snake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
As Silva backs away, Snake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snake throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Snake tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Snake counters with a thumping low kick.
David Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Snake pushes him off.
Snake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a head kick.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerson Silva.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snake.
A bone on bone clash there as Snake blocks the leg kick.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva looks to clinch
and Snake counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee. #T3#
Snake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snake.
Gerson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Snake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snake.
Snake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts. #T4#
Snake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
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 lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snake can pounce on him.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for David Snake!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for David Snake!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for David Snake!
David Snake wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
VFC 28 Sunday School
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake leaves Gavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Gavin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Gavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Gavin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snake is looking to counter the offense by Gavin and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin shoots in but Snake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Gavin tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavin manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavin.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad. #CL#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Snake slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Snake gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Gavin is trying to break free.
Snake is working for takedown but Gavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gavin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gavin up against the cage.#TD#
Snake lands a takedown into guard.
Gavin controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself. #T3#
Gavin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gavin wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gavin working for a triangle but Snake defends it easily.
Snake with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake keeps Gavin at a distance using the push kick.
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gavin wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavin.
Snake tries to counter with a takedown but Gavin is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gavin is defended easily by Snake.
Gavin wants to clinch but Snake slips to the side#TD#
and Snake counters with a shoot takedown. Gavin fights it but they end up in guard.
Snake is standing up over Gavin. Gavin looks to escape but Snake dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is looking for a sweep.
Gavin prevents Snake from moving into mount. #T1#
Gavin tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position.
Snake takes a little break here. Gavin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gavin's legs.
Snake takes a little break here. Gavin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gavin for as long as he can get away with.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gavin throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Gavin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Snake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snake content to stall in guard here.
Gavin working a defensive guard here.
Gavin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Snake is stalling in the full guard.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gavin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is pushing down on Gavin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gavin is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gavin tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gavin.
Gavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Snake sprawls well. He's pushed Gavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake scores with a spinning back kick!
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.
Snake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but Gavin persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
Gavin tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily#CL#
and Snake moves into the clinch.
Snake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gavin prevents the takedown attempt.
David Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gavin fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snake.
Snake gets underhooks to prevent Gavin's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gavin pushes Snake off but Snake dives into side control.
Snake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gavin wants to control but Snake postures up.#T3#
Snake staying calm.
Gavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Gavin is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snake just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Snake! |
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Event:
VFC 18 Mid Week Mauling
Date: Feb 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ando.
Snake feints a counter leg kick.
Momofuku Ando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ando lands a nice hook to Snake's body. Snake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snake staying out of range there.
Ando throws a right hand that misses
and Snake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ando really felt that one!
Ando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Ando misses.
Snake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ando throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
Ando missing with a left hand there. Snake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Ando throws a big shot that misses.
Ando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snake on the side of the head.
Snake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ando backing away here, and Snake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ando clobbers Snake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ando throws a lazy right hand but Snake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Ando misses.
Ando misses with a wild body shot.
Snake replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ando blocks it well.
Snake moves out of range as Ando strikes.
Ando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snake feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Ando lands.
Ando looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Ando misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ando.
Ando misses with a hook. Snake ducked under it nicely.
Snake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ando misses with a hook
and Snake counters with a low kick, right behind Ando 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snake counters with an inside leg kick.
Ando throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
A big right from Ando misses.
Snake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ando misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snake is looking for a takedown.
Ando working aggressively here.
Ando definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ando stalls.
Ando misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake tries to break free but Ando pushes him back against the cage.
Ando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ando working aggressively here.
Ando wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snake is trying to drag Ando to the mat but Ando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ando controlling the action here for a moment.
Ando misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Momofuku Ando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Snake.
Snake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ando throws a lazy right hand but Snake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snake blocks a jab.
Snake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and Snake counters with a good low kick that Ando was not able to check.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and Snake counters with a solid body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Momofuku Ando dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ando.
Ando looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Snake tries a quick counter leg kick but Ando is wise to it.
Ando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Ando misses with a straight right.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ando.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake flicks out a counter leg kick but Ando steps away.
Ando's corner calls for a 1-2. Ando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ando looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ando.
Ando misses with a looping left.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Ando.#T1#
A big left from Ando misses.
Snake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ando defends it well.
A slow jab from Ando misses its intended target.
Snake tries a quick counter leg kick but Ando is wise to it.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ando as he connects with a hook.
Ando misses with a left hand
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ando. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake feints a counter leg kick.
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ando.
Ando throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
Snake slips a straight right by Ando.
A slow jab from Ando misses its intended target.
Ando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ando throws a hook to the side of Snake's head but Snake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Ando misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snake moves away.
Snake flicks out a counter leg kick but Ando steps away.
Ando scores with a nice right hand.
Momofuku Ando is winning the standup battle so far.
Ando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ando scores with a nice head shot.
Ando throws a big shot that misses.
Snake tries a quick counter leg kick but Ando is wise to it.
Ando loads up on a big right hand but Snake slips the punch.
Snake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ando throws an off balance right hand
and Snake counters with an outside leg kick.
Ando throws a body shot but no joy.
Snake avoids the body shot from Ando.
Ando throws a hook to the side of Snake's head but Snake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Ando looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snake counters with a thumping low kick.
Ando misses with an uppercut.
Snake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snake staying out of range there.
Snake thinks about the counter body kick.
Ando misses with a lunging right hand
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ando throws a lazy right hand but Snake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ando moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Ando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Ando.
Ando moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Ando looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Snake flicks out a counter leg kick but Ando steps away.
Ando catches Snake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ando throws a big shot that misses.
Ando lands with a cross. #T4#
Ando lands a glancing blow to the side of Snake's head.
Ando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ando takes a swing at Snake's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Snake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake walks into a left hand.
Ando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ando.
Snake takes one on the button.
Ando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snake at a distance.
Snake moves away from the strike by Ando.
Ando misses with a lunging right hand
and Snake counters with an inside leg kick.
Ando throws a lazy right hand but Snake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Momofuku Ando dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ando misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Ando lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snake doesn't seem phased though.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Ando swings widly with a right hand
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ando scores with a hook.
Ando misses with an uppercut.
Ando scores with a hook.
Ando misses with a right hand
and Snake counters with a low kick, right behind Ando 's knee.
Ando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snake 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.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Ando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
Snake flicks out a counter leg kick but Ando steps away.
Ando stuns Snake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and Snake counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Ando lands with an uppercut that bounces Snake off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Ando misses.
Ando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ando connects with a single shot there.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ando scores with a nice right hand.
Ando scores with a nice strike.
Ando with a nice cross.
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ando.
Ando misses with a hook. Snake ducked under it nicely.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ando misses with a right hand
and Snake counters with an inside leg kick.
David Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ando swings widly with a right hand
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Ando misses.
Snake is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ando throws a right hand that misses
and Snake counters with a body kick.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Snake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ando misses with a looping right.
Snake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ando.
Ando throws a hook to the side of Snake's head but Snake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snake has time to react.
Ando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snake throws a big counter head kick but Ando avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Ando catches Snake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ando looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
Ando misses with a looping right.
Snake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ando loads up on a big right hand but Snake slips the punch.
Snake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snake counters with a good, hard body kick but Ando shrugs it off.
Momofuku Ando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snake moves out of range as Ando strikes.
Ando sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! Ando avoids it this time.
Ando misses with an uppercut. Snake saw that one coming.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and Snake counters with a leg kick.
Ando looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.#T4#
Ando throws a shot from downtown. Snake moves away and avoids it.
Snake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ando misses with a hook
and Snake counters with a good low kick that Ando was not able to check.
Ando swings widly with a right hand
and Snake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ando's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ando.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ando throws out the jab.
Snake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Ando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snake throws a big counter head kick but Ando avoids it with no problem.
Ando scores with a nice right hand.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ando scores with a sloppy right hand. Snake should have avoided that one.
Ando lands with a straight right. Snake didn't see that one coming.
Ando throws a lazy uppercut
and Snake counters with a good low kick that Ando was not able to check.
Momofuku Ando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Ando misses.
Snake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momofuku Ando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ando has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momofuku Ando!
During a confident post fight interview, Momofuku Ando thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stephens checks it well.
Snake throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Snake avoids them all with ease.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Stephens moves out of range of the body kick from Snake.
Snake throws a front kick aimed at Stephens's knee but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens checks a low kick from Snake.
David Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Stephens shoots in.
Snake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Snake throws a leg kick that misses.
Snake throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snake won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Stephens moves into full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Stephens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Snake is trying to escape the mount.
Stephens misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Snake has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Stephens is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Snake taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stephens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryder Stephens! |
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Event:
VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Hung misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snake feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Snake gets caught napping as Hung dives in and scores a takedown. Snake manages to retain guard.
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hung is one step ahead there.
Hung throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Hung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snake.
Hung tries to buck Snake off but Snake is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake tries to advance position but instead Hung slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hung moves into full guard.
Snake throws a strike but Hung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hung works over Snake with some ground and pound from guard.
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hung passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Hung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hung seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Hung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hung is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hung pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hung trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hung seems to be looking for submissions.
Hung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hung is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hung wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
Hung shoots in and drives through. Snake sprawls well.
Snake is looking to counter punch.
Hung fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Snake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Hung.
Hung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
As Hung backs away, Snake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hung. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Will Hung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Snake leaves Hung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hung misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snake checks a leg kick.
As Hung backs away, Snake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hung fails to land the takedown.
Hung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Snake misses its target.
Hung throws a jab but it's blocked by Snake.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hung.#T2#
Hung shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but Hung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the ropes. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hung fails with the takedown.
As Hung backs away, Snake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hung misses with a straight left. #T3#
Hung shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but Hung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hung fails with the takedown
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hung gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hung is breathing heavily.
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Hung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snake swivels and escapes.
Snake throwing a counter right hand but Hung manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hung goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Snake continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hung.
Hung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake throwing a counter right hand but Hung manages to avoid it.
Snake checks the leg kick.
Snake avoids the body shot from Hung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hung is defended easily by Snake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hung misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snake half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Hung drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Hung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! #REVR#
Hung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hung pushes Snake off looking to stand but Snake dives back in and keeps control.
Snake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Snake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hung's head.
Hung regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hung 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##T2#
Hung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake. #SUB2#
Snake is sitting in close to Hung's body. Hung has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Snake is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Snake is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Will Hung!
Will Hung is the new lightweight champion!
Will Hung took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't talk to me. Don't tell me yahw nehaaym.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Uchiha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uchiha throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch.
Uchiha tries to circle away but Snake has him pinned against the cage.
Uchiha has had enough of the clinch but Snake keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha working hard to break the clinch.
Snake keeps control of Uchiha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Snake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snake trying to land knees to the body.
Uchiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Snake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uchiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uchiha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snake tries to circle away but Uchiha has him pinned against the cage.
Uchiha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snake is defending well for now.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uchiha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Uchiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchiha avoiding damage as Snake throws knees to the body.
Uchiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Snake backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snake throws an elbow but misses.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchiha is defending well for now.#T3#
Snake missing with knees to the body.
Snake throws a head punch that misses.
Snake throws an elbow but it misses.
Uchiha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uchiha wants to get back to striking at distance but Snake won't allow it.
Uchiha is working Snake over against the cage.#TD2#
Snake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Uchiha regains guard.
#T4#
Snake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uchiha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uchiha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Snake wants to hit a sweep here but Uchiha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snake there!
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Snake will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Uchiha looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
And Snake tries to counter it with a takedown but Uchiha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like David Snake has been cut.
Uchiha misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uchiha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snake.
Uchiha wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake throws an elbow but it misses.
Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uchiha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snake.
Snake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchiha misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uchiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snake trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snake throws an elbow but misses.
Uchiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uchiha gets through Snake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snake missing with knees to the body.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchiha is defending well for now.#T3#
Uchiha managing to block the knees to the body from Snake.
Snake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uchiha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uchiha.
Snake misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uchiha pushes Snake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uchiha.
Uchiha misses with a body punch.
Uchiha can't break the clinch.
Uchiha blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Snake is trying to trip Uchiha. He has hold of a leg but Uchiha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snake persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Uchiha is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matth Uchiha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Snake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uchiha struggles to land a body shot inside as Snake controls his hands.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Uchiha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchiha is defending well for now.
Snake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Snake has Uchiha pushed against the cage.
Snake tries to land knees in the clinch but Uchiha avoids the damage to the body.
Uchiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snake pushes off an throws an elbow but Uchiha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snake looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Uchiha is looking to break free of the clinch but Snake has double underhooks.
Snake misses with an elbow over the top.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snake tries to work over Uchiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Snake.
Snake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a shot to the side of Snake's head.
Uchiha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Uchiha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uchiha avoids it.
Uchiha misses with some punches.
Snake wants a takedown.
Snake blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uchiha blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snake.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Snake.
I think Snake 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Snake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shelby is defended easily by Snake.
Snake tries to counter with a clinch but Shelby shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Shelby with that takedown attempt.
Snake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shelby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shelby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snake.
Snake working aggressively here.
#T1#
Shelby is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shelby is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shelby is trying to force a seperation but Snake has the dominant position.
Shelby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snake is keeping busy.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Snake holds him up against the cage and eventually Shelby drops back down to his feet.
Shelby wants to take the fight to the mat but Snake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Snake lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shelby has Snake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shelby tries to circle away but Snake has him pinned against the cage.
Shelby blocks an uppercut.
Shelby trying to stall but Snake improves his position.
Shelby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Shelby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snake to keep the fight standing.
Shelby is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shelby up against the cage.
Snake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shelby.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shelby is defending well for now.
Snake missing with knees to the body.
Shelby managing to block the knees to the body from Snake.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shelby tries to circle away but Snake has him pinned against the cage.
Snake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snake.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby avoiding damage as Snake throws knees to the body.
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snake prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake managing to block the knees to the body from Shelby.
Shelby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snake to keep the fight standing.
Shelby tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shelby with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Snake moves into the clinch.
Snake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shelby.
Shelby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shelby avoiding damage as Snake throws knees to the body.
Snake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snake as Shelby tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to land knees in the clinch but Shelby avoids the damage to the body.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
#T1#
Snake tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snake just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shelby up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snake throws an elbow but misses.
Shelby jumps guard but Snake stands there with Shelby around his waist. Shelby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shelby has Snake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snake tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby avoiding damage as Snake throws knees to the body.
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shelby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snake's brow. #BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snake continues to drive forward.
Snake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelby tries to stall but Snake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shelby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Shelby jumps guard but Snake stands there with Shelby around his waist. Shelby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shelby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shelby dodges an elbow strike from Snake.
Shelby trying to control the position but instead, Snake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shelby into the cage.
David Snake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snake misses with a punch on the inside.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby working hard to break the clinch.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Snake has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shelby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Snake misses with an elbow over the top.
Shelby avoids the elbow strike from Snake, against the cage.
Shelby is looking to break free of the clinch but Snake has double underhooks.
Snake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shelby's efforts to push away.
Snake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Snake has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shelby shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shelby darts in looking for a takedown but Snake gets double underhooks and turns Shelby into the cage.
Snake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shelby.
Snake wants to break free but Shelby has control.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shelby is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby has Snake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake trying to land knees to the body.
Snake tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake tries to land knees in the clinch but Shelby avoids the damage to the body.
Shelby tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snake.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Snake.
Shelby is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shelby's efforts to push away.
Snake throws an elbow but it misses.
Snake misses with the head strike.
David Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Snake prevents the takedown attempt.
Snake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snake prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Snake.
Snake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shelbys head.
Snake misses with an elbow over the top.
Shelby is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snake lands an elbow just above Shelby 's eye. #T3#
Shelby tries for a takedown but Snake manages to get underhooks.
Shelby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Shelby with that takedown attempt.
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shelby fails with a takedown attempt.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shelby.
Shelby wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Shelby misses with the combination.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shelby.
Shelby with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shelby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Snake.
Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Snake misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snake 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Snake! |
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