PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammer
vs
Snow

189 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Snow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snow avoids it really well and circles away.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Snow moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snow pinned against the cage. Snow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Snow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Snow blocks nicely.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Snow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Snow lunges at Hammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammer's hand.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Snow throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Harry Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wesley Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow connects with a crisp jab.
Snow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snow stuns Hammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Hammer shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Snow swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snow cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Snow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snow defends it nicely.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Snow takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammer in his tracks.
Snow jabs at Hammer's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow misses with a body punch
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Snow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Snow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Snow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Snow lands with an overhand left.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Hammer's head back.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammer stops Snow from getting back to his feet.
Snow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Snow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Snow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Snow takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Hammer takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Snow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Snow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hammer is trying to ground and pound but Snow uses the momentary lack of control by Hammer to regain half guard.
Hammer stops Snow from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Snow.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snow scores with a nice strike.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer shoots in but Snow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.

Hammer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Snow wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow kicks Hammer off and gets to his feet.
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Snow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesley Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Snow.
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow digs a good body shot into Hammer's ribs.
Nice cross by Snow.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snow avoids it really well and circles away.
Snow scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Hammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snow swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Snow pushes Hammer off looking to stand but Hammer dives back in and keeps control.

Snow kicks Hammer off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow scores with a nice right hand.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Hammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Snow moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Snow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snow punishes Hammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Snow there.
The crowd cheers as Snow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Hammer with a poor takedown
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Jab from Snow.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow lands with an overhand left.
Snow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow digs a good body shot into Hammer's ribs.
Snow throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow scores with a hook.
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Snow misses.
Hammer has his takedown stuffed
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow lands a jab.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Snow - just one landing.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow punishes Hammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Snow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Snow thuds a left hand into Hammer's body.
Snow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow scores with a nice right hand.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow throws a shot to the body.
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well,Hammer is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hammer fails with the takedown
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Snow.
Snow lands a head shot.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snow lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow scores with a body shot.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
Snow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer needs to keep his hands up - Snow had a free shot at his head there.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Snow scores with a body shot.
Snow jabs at Hammer's body.
Snow misses the jab.
Snow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harry Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Snow.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer moves forwards but Snow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Snow coming out on top.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammer should have avoided that one.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Wesley Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snow 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Wesley Snow!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Wesley Snow!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Wesley Snow!

Wesley Snow wins by unanimous decision!