PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frosty the Snowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

the Snowman
vs
Druida

185 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frosty the Snowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, New Druida!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Snowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Druida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten the Snowman somewhat.
the Snowman lands a nice shot to the body.
the Snowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Druida cracks the inside of the Snowman's front leg.
Druida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as the Snowman sprawls well. the Snowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Druida gets slowly back to his feet.
the Snowman tries to clinch but Druida moves out of range.
Druida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Druida shoots in and drives through. the Snowman sprawls well.

Druida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with the Snowman, pushing him back against the cage.
the Snowman tries for a takedown but Druida manages to get underhooks.
Druida slows down the pace here.
Druida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. the Snowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frosty the Snowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Druida.
Druida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Frosty the Snowman has been cut.
the Snowman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Druida walks away with a smile on his face. the Snowman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
the Snowman swats away the attempt to clinch by Druida.
Druida is looking to clinch but the Snowman is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Snowman lands a jab-cross combination.
Druida circles away from the clinch attempt

and Druida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Druida breaks the clinch.
the Snowman keeps the fight on the outside.
the Snowman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Druida tries to clinch but the Snowman is having none of it.
the Snowman takes a swing at Druida's ribcage but misses.
the Snowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Druida.
The fight stays on the outside here - Druida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the Snowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Druida instigates a clinch.
the Snowman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from the Snowman.

Druida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Druida gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Druida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Druida closes the distance and clinches.
Druida landing knees to the body.
the Snowman is breathing heavily.
the Snowman wants a takedown.
Druida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Druida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Druida moves into the clinch.
Druida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. the Snowman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
the Snowman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Druida.
the Snowman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Druida.
Druida tries to clinch up but the Snowman circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Snowman misses with the combination.

Druida takes the fight into the clinch.
Druida slows down the pace here.

Druida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Druida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
the Snowman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
the Snowman wants to control from the top but Druida keeps moving.

Druida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the Snowman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the Snowman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.

the Snowman stands up and waves to Druida to follow him.

Druida rushes the Snowman and presses him up against the cage.

Druida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Druida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Druida lands a head kick!
Druida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the Snowman but the Snowman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the Snowman lands a jab-cross combination.
the Snowman misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Druida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frosty the Snowman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Druida darts in and clinches the Snowman up against the cage.
Druida throws a knee to the head but misses.

Druida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Druida tries to clinch but the Snowman is having none of it.
the Snowman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Druida tries to clinch but the Snowman moves out of range.
the Snowman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
the Snowman tries to clinch but Druida moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the Snowman.
the Snowman closes the distance but Druida moves to the side

and Druida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
the Snowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Druida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Druida can't find room to land a body shot as the Snowman controls the action.
the Snowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Druida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Druida lands a nice elbow.
the Snowman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Druida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Frosty the Snowman's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Druida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Druida lands an elbow just above the Snowman 's eye.

Frosty the Snowman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Druida wants a takedown.
Druida displaying some good clinch control by pressing the Snowman up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Druida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Druida unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Druida jumps guard.
Druida working a defensive guard here.

Druida has his foot on the Snowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the Snowman works his way back into a safe position though.
the Snowman postures up.
the Snowman tries to stand but Druida is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Snowman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Druida manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
the Snowman keeping moving, preventing Druida from controlling successfully.
Druida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but the Snowman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Druida trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Snowman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Druida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Druida can do anything to dispel that myth.
the Snowman advances position into side control!

the Snowman stands up.
Druida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the Snowman misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Druida shoots for a double leg takedown but the Snowman sprawls well. He's pushed Druida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Druida closes the distance and clinches.
Druida lands a nice knee to the body.
the Snowman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Druida stalling.
Druida landing knees to the head.
New Druida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, the Snowman throws an elbow but misses.
Druida lands an elbow inside that the Snowman shrugs off.
Druida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
the Snowman is trying to break free.
Druida looking for a takedown.
Frosty the Snowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Druida.
the Snowman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Druida walks away with a smile on his face. the Snowman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Druida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Druida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the Snowman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Druida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frosty the Snowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Druida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Druida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frosty the Snowman's cut.
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!

the Snowman throws a right hand that Druida ducks under and follows up with a left that Druida also avoids with ease.
the Snowman swats away the attempt to clinch by Druida.
the Snowman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from the Snowman.
Druida wants to clinch.
Druida tries to close the distance and clinch but the Snowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Druida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Druida misses with a head kick.

Druida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Druida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Druida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the Snowman.
Druida lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Druida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has the Snowman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Druida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
the Snowman is trying to break the clinch but Druida has him pressed against the cage.
Druida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Druida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by New Druida.
Druida tries for a takedown but the Snowman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from the Snowman.
Druida throws a lazy right hand but the Snowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Druida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from the Snowman.
Druida wants to clinch up but the Snowman keeps it at a distance.
Druida tries to clinch there but the Snowman circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Druida tries to clinch there but the Snowman circles away.
the Snowman fails with an attempt to clinch.
the Snowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
New Druida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Druida misses with a head kick.
the Snowman cracks Druida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
the Snowman shoots in for a takedown but Druida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frosty the Snowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Druida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Druida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Druida throws a shot from downtown. the Snowman moves away and avoids it.
the Snowman digs a good body shot into Druida's ribs.

Druida pushes the Snowman up against the cage in a clinch.
the Snowman tries to break the clinch but Druida is controlling the position.
Druida stalling.
the Snowman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Druida working the Snowman over with knees to the body.
Druida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Snowman wants to get back to striking at distance but Druida won't allow it.
the Snowman throws a head punch that misses.
Druida has the Snowman pressed against the cage.
Druida looking for a takedown.

Druida breaks from the clinch.
the Snowman lands with a nice combination. Druida backs away looking to recover.
the Snowman keeps the fight on the outside.

Druida clinches with his opponent.
the Snowman has Druida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Druida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Druida manages to break the clinch.
the Snowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Druida avoids it really well and circles away.
Druida is looking to clinch but the Snowman is avoiding it.
Druida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Druida wants to clinch up but the Snowman keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the Snowman scores with a nice right hand.
the Snowman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Druida at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for the Snowman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
the Snowman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and the Snowman duly obliges.

Druida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Druida is stalling here.
Druida continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
the Snowman is trying to break free.

Druida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Druida.
The fight stays on the outside here - the Snowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Druida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from the Snowman.
Frosty the Snowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
New Druida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Druida fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
New Druida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Druida 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Druida!