PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snider is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by i can walk on water i can fly- basshunter. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Powers
vs
Snider

165 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Snider!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snider.
Snider takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Powers on that attempt.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snider.
Snider misses with a kick to the body.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snider rushes Powers and presses him up against the cage.
Snider lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Powers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers controlling Snider's posture.
Snider preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Snider is proving a slippery customer.

Powers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drake Snider will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Powers dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snider defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers tries to clinch

and Snider counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snider prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Snider counters with a left and a right that stings Powers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Snider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake Snider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snider throws out the jab.
Snider throws a wild body kick that Powers sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider lands with a cross.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snider.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a series of strikes. Powers will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snider lands with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Snider 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Snider with a nice cross.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Snider counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snider.
Snider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powers circles away quickly and effectively.
Snider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a right hand to the body.
Powers shoots and misses
and Snider counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snider counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Snider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Snider!