PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BamBoo Snook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sladkov has chosen Outside - To Forgive but not Forget as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Snook
vs
Sladkov

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Biobonds Supplements $100 158+

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 Montreal, BamBoo Snook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Sladkov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snook drops his hands momentarily and Sladkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.
Snook scores with a spinning back kick!
Sladkov looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snook throws a hook to the side of Sladkov's head but Sladkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Snook throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sladkov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Snook follows into mount!

It looks like Oleg Sladkov has been cut.
Snook throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Snook looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Snook looking to finish with strikes here!
Snook working Sladkov over with strikes here.
Snook throwing strikes here but Sladkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Snook is working for a guillotine from mount but Sladkov frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snook is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sladkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sladkov is in a horrible position here. Snook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snook thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sladkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snook looking to control but Sladkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snook 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snook.
Sladkov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Snook.
Snook thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Snook landing strikes from the mount.
Snook throws some wild stikes that Sladkov manages to avoid easily.
Snook lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Snook throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sladkov because Snook loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sladkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snook working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snook has control of Sladkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sladkov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Snook goes for an armbar but Sladkov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sladkov.
Sladkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sladkov prevents Snook from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sladkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sladkov is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sladkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sladkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snook throws a head kick but Sladkov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sladkov misses its intended target.
Snook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sladkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sladkov avoids the head kick by Snook.
Snook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Snook.
Sladkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sladkov somewhat.
Snook 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.

BamBoo Snook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Sladkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sladkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snook throws a head kick that misses.
Snook lands with a kick to the temple. Sladkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.
Snook throws a sloppy head kick and Sladkov moves out of range easily.
Sladkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
BamBoo Snook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.
Snook wants to clinch up but Sladkov keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snook.
Snook throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sladkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sladkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snook.
BamBoo Snook is winning the standup battle so far.
Sladkov moves out of range of the body kick from Snook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snook.
Snook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snook throws a series of punches but Sladkov moves out of range.
Sladkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snook as he avoids it easily.
BamBoo Snook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sladkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snook misses with a head kick.
Snook throws a head kick but Sladkov moves out of range.
Sladkov jabs Snook right on the nose. Snook blinks but takes it well.
Sladkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sladkov avoids the head kick by Snook.
BamBoo Snook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sladkov lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snook throws a body kick that misses.
Sladkov cracks Snook with a good jab.
Sladkov lands a jab to the nose.
Snook lands a nice looking body kick.
Snook throws a head kick that half lands.
Snook throws a sloppy head kick and Sladkov moves out of range easily.
Sladkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Snook.
Sladkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
BamBoo Snook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Sladkov.
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snook throws a right hand that Sladkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sladkov also avoids with ease.
Sladkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sladkov blocks a head kick by Snook.
Snook is looking to clinch but Sladkov is avoiding it.
Sladkov scores with a punch to the head.
Snook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sladkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Snook swinging wildly here.
Snook goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sladkov scores with the left hand. Snook knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sladkov throws a hook to the side of Snook's head but Snook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sladkov throws out a loose jab but Snook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sladkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snook's waist but Snook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sladkov off to one side.
Snook is looking to clinch.
Snook tries to clinch but Sladkov moves out of range.
Snook throws a front kick that sends Sladkov stumbling back into the cage.
Snook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snook throws a sloppy head kick and Sladkov moves out of range easily.
Sladkov 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.
Snook thows a body kick. Sladkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Snook lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sladkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BamBoo Snook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Sladkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sladkov cracks Snook with an open hand slap.
Snook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sladkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Snook's head.
Snook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sladkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sladkov.
Snook throws a push kick but Sladkov slaps the foot to one side.
Snook scores with a jab to the body.
Snook throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.
Sladkov avoids the head kick by Snook.
Snook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sladkov can do to turn this around?
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.
Snook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snook throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snook throws a head kick that misses.
Snook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sladkov throws a combination. Snook tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snook throws a head kick that misses.
Sladkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Snook lands but Sladkov takes it in his stride.
Snook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sladkov lunges at Snook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snook's hand.
Snook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Snook stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snook tries to clinch up but Sladkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Snook lands with a kick to the temple. Sladkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snook tries a head kick but it misses.
Snook looks to throw the jab but Sladkov is out of range.
Snook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snook tries to clinch there but Sladkov circles away.
Snook misses with a combination
letting Sladkov counter with a right hand.
Snook cracks Sladkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snook tries to clinch up

and Sladkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sladkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sladkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sladkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snook wants to stand but Sladkov is controlling the position.

Snook is looking for a triangle but Sladkov pushes his legs off easily.
Snook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sladkov throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Snook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Snook.

Snook closes the distance and clinches.
Sladkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snook gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Snook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snook lands with a kick to the temple. Sladkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sladkov counters with a nice body shot.
Sladkov misses the shot to the body.
Snook throws a head kick that misses.
Snook lands a head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Snook as Sladkov shoots in.
BamBoo Snook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Sladkov.
Snook darts in trying to clinch
and Sladkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oleg Sladkov.
Well Snook 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BamBoo Snook!