PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Snapfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Hanson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Snapfish's chin.

Snapfish
vs
Hanson

178 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

179 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Snapfish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snapfish clinches up against the cage.
Snapfish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snapfish has Hanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snapfish wants a takedown.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snapfish smiles and moves away.

Snapfish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanson sprawls well initially but Snapfish persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Snapfish gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hanson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Snapfish.
Snapfish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Snapfish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snapfish wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Snapfish from controlling successfully.
Hanson wants to stand and escape but Snapfish is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Snapfish clinches up against the cage.
Snapfish tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Snapfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapfish unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snapfish lands a nice knee to the body.
Snapfish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snapfish is breathing heavily.
Snapfish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snapfish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snapfish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snapfish stands up and waves to Hanson to follow him.
Tom Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snapfish tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snapfish tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Hanson finds it's way through Snapfish's defenses.
Nice cross by Hanson.
Hanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snapfish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Snapfish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Snapfish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Snapfish uses his free foot to push down on Hanson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanson.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson prevents Snapfish from taking his back.
Hanson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snapfish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snapfish wants to take Hanson's back here but Hanson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Snapfish wants to finish this one by submission but Hanson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Snapfish.
Hanson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snapfish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanson is looking to escape.

Snapfish wants to finish this one by submission but Hanson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Snapfish.
Hanson is squirming around, avoiding Snapfish's attempts to control the action.
Snapfish throws some wild stikes that Hanson manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snapfish mounts Hanson! Really nice guard pass there!

Snapfish stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Snapfish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snapfish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Bobby Snapfish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snapfish plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snapfish ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Snapfish's head but Snapfish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Snapfish closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Snapfish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Snapfish stands up and beckons Hanson to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Hanson misses.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snapfish rushes Hanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snapfish lands an elbow inside.
Snapfish lands a nice knee to the body.
Snapfish lands an elbow inside that Hanson shrugs off.
Snapfish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Snapfish breaks the clinch.
Snapfish tries for a takedown but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snapfish tries for a takedown but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snapfish moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Snapfish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snapfish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Hanson 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.

Snapfish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snapfish putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snapfish crunches a lovely knee into Hanson's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snapfish.
Snapfish can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Snapfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapfish tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snapfish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Snapfish's shoulder, as Snapfish tries to avoid the shot.
Hanson misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Snapfish's head but Snapfish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Hanson swings for the body but Snapfish moves out of range.
Hanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snapfish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Snapfish gets a takedown into half guard.

Snapfish is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to kick Snapfish off in order to stand up. Snapfish Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hanson is pushing Snapfish's head away, looking to escape. Snapfish manages to hold on to the position though.
Hanson is not content to let Snapfish control the position.
Hanson dodges the ground and pound from Snapfish.
Hanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Snapfish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snapfish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Snapfish trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Snapfish gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Snapfish's head but Snapfish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.

Snapfish gets a clinch.

Snapfish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snapfish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Snapfish dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Snapfish drives through and clinches with Hanson against the cage.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snapfish pulls his leg out and moves away.

Snapfish rushes Hanson and presses him up against the cage.
Snapfish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Snapfish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanson uses from the top position.

Snapfish pushes Hanson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hanson throws a combination. Snapfish tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Hanson.
Snapfish shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Snapfish takes the fight into the clinch.

Snapfish tightens his grip and picks Hanson up, before dumping him to the ground. Hanson manages to land in guard.
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!

Snapfish stands up and waves to Hanson to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hanson!

Snapfish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snapfish utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hanson stops a takedown attempt from Snapfish.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Snapfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapfish has Hanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snapfish connects with a knee to the head.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snapfish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snapfish working Hanson over with knees to the body.
Hanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snapfish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snapfish walks away with a smile on his face. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Snapfish is just out of range.

Snapfish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Snapfish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tom Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Snapfish tries to control but Hanson wriggling away.

Snapfish working for a submission but Hanson is keeping him at bay.

Snapfish working for a submission but Hanson is keeping him at bay.
Snapfish looking to control but Hanson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Snapfish stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snapfish.
Snapfish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.

Snapfish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Snapfish from controlling successfully.
Snapfish stops Hanson from standing up.
Snapfish pushing down on Hanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snapfish seems to be looking for submissions.
Snapfish trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Snapfish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Snapfish clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snapfish has him pressed against the cage.
Hanson is pressed up against the cage. Snapfish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanson down to the mat. Hanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bobby Snapfish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Snapfish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Snapfish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snapfish, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Snapfish!